Halloween Spider Cupcakes

Halloween Spider Cupcakes
85 min.
18
282kcal

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Get ready to add some spooky fun to your Halloween dessert table with these adorable and delicious Spider Cupcakes! With a rich chocolate base and a creamy buttercream frosting, these treats are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. The recipe is simple to follow and yields 18 perfectly portioned cupcakes, making it a great option for parties or as a sweet treat for the family. Each cupcake is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, with a moist and tender crumb and a smooth, buttery frosting. The addition of buttermilk in the batter adds a subtle tang and ensures a soft and fluffy texture. The black sanding sugar creates a striking contrast against the white frosting, making the spider design pop. And the red candy in the center of the spider adds a touch of sweetness and a playful touch. With a prep time of 20 minutes and a total time of 85 minutes, these cupcakes are a fun and engaging baking project. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, these Halloween Spider Cupcakes are sure to bring a smile to your face and a delicious treat to your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • cup butter softened
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup p of sugar black
  • 18  m&m candies red miniature

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In medium bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and the egg with whisk until blended.
  3. Add oil mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until blended. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  5. In large bowl, beat butter, 1 cup of the powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, beating until blended. Frost cupcakes. For each cupcake, place small spider-shaped stencil or template on frosting; sprinkle black sanding sugar over stencil to cover the image. Carefully remove stencil.
  6. Place red candy in center of spider.

Nutrition Facts

Calories282kcal
Protein3.1%
Fat38.47%
Carbs58.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.78
Glycemic Load
13.71
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.5404347638073%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.03mg
Epicatechin
3.13mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:281.57kcal
14.08%
Fat:12.63g
19.43%
Saturated Fat:2.91g
18.19%
Carbohydrates:43.16g
14.39%
Net Carbohydrates:42.26g
15.37%
Sugar:32.05g
35.61%
Cholesterol:10.71mg
3.57%
Sodium:263.56mg
11.46%
Alcohol:0.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Caffeine:3.66mg
1.22%
Protein:2.29g
4.57%
Vitamin A:488.54IU
9.77%
Selenium:5.19µg
7.41%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.79%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.1%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.91%
Folate:21.51µg
5.38%
Iron:0.78mg
4.35%
Phosphorus:42.04mg
4.2%
Copper:0.08mg
4.15%
Fiber:0.9g
3.59%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.55%
Vitamin B3:0.67mg
3.34%
Magnesium:12.3mg
3.07%
Calcium:25.65mg
2.56%
Vitamin K:2.35µg
2.23%
Potassium:63.32mg
1.81%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.78%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.6%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.49%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.48%