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Spider Cupcakes

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 350
Delight in these spooky, chocolatey cupcakes decorated with creepy crawly spider details for a fun Halloween treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 oz bittersweet chocolate baking bar (melted & cooled)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup hot tap water

Frosting & Decorations

  • 2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt

Decorations

  • as needed Brown jimmie sprinkles
  • as needed Pretzels (e.g., Thin Twists)
  • as needed Candy eye balls

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; in a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, melted chocolate, and buttermilk. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in hot water.
  • Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting by beating butter, cocoa, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes, then decorate with sprinkles, pretzels, and candy eyes to create spider designs.

Notes

Use a piping bag for easier frosting application and decorating.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, cupcakes, Halloween