Description
These adorable and slightly creepy Monster Eye Cupcakes are a delightful treat for Halloween or any monster-themed celebration. They feature moist chocolate cupcakes topped with vibrant green frosting and edible candy eyes, making them as fun to look at as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- For Decoration:
- Candy eyes
- Black sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add green food coloring, a few drops at a time, until you achieve your desired monster-green shade.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the green frosting.
- Press candy eyes into the frosting to resemble monster eyes. Add black sprinkles around the eyes if desired for extra detail.
- Serve and enjoy your spooky Monster Eye Cupcakes!
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, you can use coffee instead of hot water.
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for the creamiest frosting.
- Experiment with different sizes and styles of candy eyes for a variety of monster looks.
- These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg