Description
These Stamped Halloween Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat for the spooky season. Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and stamped designs, perfect for Halloween parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water
Additional:
- Halloween-themed stamps or cookie stamps
- Orange and black food coloring (optional)
- 1 batch buttercream or cream cheese frosting
- Sprinkles or decorative sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Gradually add dry ingredients, then stir in hot water.
- Bake: Divide batter among liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool.
- Decorate: Frost the cupcakes and use stamps to create patterns. Add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Chill stamps briefly in the freezer before stamping for a cleaner impression.
- Gel food coloring works best for vibrant Halloween hues.
- You can also use edible ink or food-safe paint pens to enhance the stamped designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
