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Chocolate Halloween Cupcakes

Make these decadent Chocolate Halloween Cupcakes this spooky season! A moist and chocolatey cupcake topped with homemade Chocolate Buttercream Frosting and topped with Halloween sprinkles for a spooky touch!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chocolate cupcakes, chocolate recipes, halloween recipes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate frosting
  • Halloween sprinkles
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees f/180 degrees c. Line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, coffee granules, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the eggs, granulated white sugar, brown sugar, oil and vanilla extract. Mix on high speed until well combined, about one minute.
  • Pour half of the mixture into the dry ingredients and mix in until just combined. Mix in all of the buttermilk and then the remaining mixture. Stir until combined.
  • Evenly divide the batter between the 12 cupcake liners. Bake between 18 – 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a baking tray to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Add Halloween sprinkles.
  • Cupcakes will keep fresh up to three days.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Halloween Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 200mg9%
Potassium 161mg5%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 62IU1%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.