Halloween Spider Cupcakes Recipe

Halloween Spider Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients: 

For the Cupcakes: 

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder 
  • ¼ tsp salt 
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 
  • 2 large eggs 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 
  • ½ cup whole milk 

For the Frosting: 

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 
  • 4 cups powdered sugar 
  • 2-3 tbsp milk 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 
  • Purple and orange gel food coloring 

Instructions: 

Prepare the Cupcakes: 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. 
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). 
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract. 
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, and beat until the batter is smooth and well combined. 
  • Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full of the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack. 

Make the Frosting: 

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth. 
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat on low speed until combined. 
  • Add vanilla extract and 2-3 tablespoons of milk to adjust the consistency. Beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy. 
  • Divide the frosting into two bowls. Color one batch orange and the other purple using gel food coloring. 

Decorate the Cupcakes: 

  • Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes in a swirl pattern (use a piping bag or a spoon for a rustic swirl). 
  • Place plastic spider decorations on top of each cupcake to mimic the look in the images. 
  • Add additional Halloween-themed candies or decorations, like black icing for extra details or candy eyes for spooky effects. 
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