Description
These adorable Monster Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween or any fun celebration! Moist vanilla cupcakes topped with vibrant green frosting and spooky candy eyes create a deliciously fun treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add green food coloring gradually until desired monster color is achieved.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously.
- Decorate each cupcake with candy eyes to create a spooky monster face.
Notes
- For extra moist cupcakes, ensure your ingredients like butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature.
- You can use a piping bag with a star tip for a more decorative frosting application.
- Get creative with your candy decorations – sprinkles, edible markers, or even small candies can be used to create unique monster features!
- Prep Time: PT25M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 3g