Description
These Creepy Halloween Spider Cupcakes are a festive and fun treat perfect for Halloween parties. Moist cupcakes are topped with a rich, creamy buttercream frosting piped into swirls and adorned with spooky plastic spider decorations for an eerie effect that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1 box Cake Mix (any flavor)
- Additional ingredients as per box instructions: eggs, oil, water
Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 8 cups confectioners sugar (about 1 – 2 lb bag), no sifting
- 2 tsp clear vanilla extract
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk (adjust for desired frosting consistency)
- 1 package small plastic spiders
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes: Mix the cake batter according to the directions on the cake mix box, combining the mix with eggs, oil, and water as specified. Pour the batter into cupcake liners in a muffin tin and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cupcakes: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack to ensure the frosting does not melt when applied.
- Make the Frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and shortening until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Add Sugar and Milk: Gradually add half of the confectioners sugar along with most of the milk, stirring slowly until the mixture is moist, then whip the frosting until well combined and fluffy.
- Finalize the Frosting: Add the remaining confectioners sugar and milk and beat on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. The frosting should have a very smooth texture suitable for piping.
- Pipe the Frosting: Using a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip, pipe the frosting in a swirl pattern on top of each cooled cupcake.
- Decorate with Spiders: Place several small plastic spider decorations on top of the frosting to complete the spooky Halloween look. Serve immediately or store until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use your favorite cake mix flavor to customize the cupcakes.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired frosting consistency.
- Plastic spiders are for decoration only; make sure to remove before eating or inform guests.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a more festive touch, add edible glitter or colored sprinkles before placing the spiders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
