Monster cupcakes

Health score
1%
Monster cupcakes
50 min.
12
423kcal

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Get ready to unleash your creativity in the kitchen with these fun and festive Monster Cupcakes! Perfect for Halloween parties, birthday celebrations, or just a whimsical treat, these playful cupcakes will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also bring a smile to everyone’s face. With their delightful combination of rich chocolate flavor and fluffy texture, they are sure to become a favorite among kids and adults alike.

These cupcakes are incredibly simple to make, allowing you to whip them up in just 50 minutes. The base combines light muscovado sugar and cocoa powder, resulting in a deliciously moist chocolate cake that pairs perfectly with an easy homemade frosting. But the real fun begins when it comes to decorating! Let your imagination run wild as you transform your cupcakes into hilarious monsters with an assortment of colorful sweets and sprinkles.

Whether you're hosting a spooky gathering or looking for an engaging baking project with the kids, Monster Cupcakes offer endless opportunities for personalization and fun. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and stored for future enjoyment, making them a convenient choice for busy bakers. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of these adorable yet frightening treats that are sure to be the talk of the party!

Ingredients

  • 250 self raising flour 
  • 25 cocoa powder 
  • 175 g muscovado sugar light
  • 85 butter unsalted melted
  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 
  • 150 yogurt fat-free
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • large eggs 
  • 85 butter unsalted softened
  • tbsp milk 
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 
  • 200 powdered sugar sifted
  • 12 servings sprinkles 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • skewers
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with deep cake cases. Put all the cake ingredients into a large bowl and beat together with electric hand beaters until smooth. Spoon the mix into the cases, then bake for 20 mins until risen and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out dry. Cool completely on a rack. Can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container, or frozen for up to 1 month.
  2. For the frosting, work the butter, milk and vanilla into the icing sugar until creamy and pale. Colour with food colouring, if using, then create your own gruesome monster faces using sweets and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories423kcal
Protein5%
Fat41.25%
Carbs53.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.75
Glycemic Load
9.81
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.7717391829128%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.35mg
Epicatechin
4.09mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:422.79kcal
21.14%
Fat:19.73g
30.35%
Saturated Fat:8.98g
56.13%
Carbohydrates:57.84g
19.28%
Net Carbohydrates:56.57g
20.57%
Sugar:40.79g
45.32%
Cholesterol:77.36mg
25.79%
Sodium:34.73mg
1.51%
Alcohol:0.18g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Caffeine:4.79mg
1.6%
Protein:5.37g
10.75%
Vitamin E:2.94mg
19.62%
Selenium:13.3µg
19%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.04%
Phosphorus:85.15mg
8.52%
Vitamin A:424.84IU
8.5%
Copper:0.14mg
6.92%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.71%
Calcium:54.93mg
5.49%
Magnesium:21.29mg
5.32%
Fiber:1.27g
5.08%
Iron:0.82mg
4.58%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.17%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.08%
Folate:15.49µg
3.87%
Potassium:127.41mg
3.64%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.64%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.17%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.27%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.05%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.52%
Vitamin K:1.49µg
1.42%