16+ Chocolate Halloween Cupcake Recipe They're Simply Irresistible!

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup boiling water

For the frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven and prepare the cupcake tin

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake tin with Halloween-themed cupcake liners.

2. Make the cupcake batter

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Finally, stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

3. Fill the cupcake liners

Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each one about 2/3 full.

4. Bake the cupcakes

Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Make the frosting

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add in 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk to thin it out.

6. Decorate the cupcakes

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a knife to frost them with the chocolate frosting. For some extra Halloween fun, top each cupcake with some spooky decorations like candy eyeballs, gummy worms, or Halloween sprinkles. Serve these delicious chocolate Halloween cupcakes at your party and watch them disappear before your eyes. Happy Halloween!