Halloween Black Bottom Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Halloween Black Bottom Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese (or Light) Softened; 1 Egg; 1-1/3 cup Sugar, Divided; 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 3 drops Orange Gel Food Coloring; 1-1/2 cup Flour; 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Water; 1/3 cups Canola Oil; 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1 cup Chopped Nuts (optional); FOR THE SPIDER WEBS AND BODIES:; 8 ounces, weight Melted White Chocolate; 24 Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 1 Black Marker (Food Grade/Edible)

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese (or Light) Softened
1 Egg
1-1/3 cup Sugar, Divided
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
3 drops Orange Gel Food Coloring
1-1/2 cup Flour
1/4 cups Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Water
1/3 cups Canola Oil
1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup Chopped Nuts (optional)
FOR THE SPIDER WEBS AND BODIES:
8 ounces, weight Melted White Chocolate
24 Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 Black Marker (Food Grade/Edible)

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["1. Make the filling: in a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, egg and 1/3 cup sugar until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and about 3 drops of orange gel food coloring. Set aside.", "2. Make the cake: in a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and the remaining 1 cup sugar. Stir in water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.", "3. Fill paper-lined cupcake pans 1/3 full with chocolate cake batter. Spoon orange filling on top. Sprinkle with nuts (if desired).", "4. Bake at 350u00b0F for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.", "To make the spider webs, use a sheet of wax or parchment paper. Pour melted white chocolate chips in a squeeze bottle or pastry bag with an opening about 1/8"". Squeeze a small puddle of chocolate (about 1/2"") and continue squeezing to make a swirl with 2-1/2"" diameter. Starting in the center and working toward the outside, drag a toothpick through the white chocolate to create a web; repeat 5-6 times. Place a chocolate chip in the center. Make 24 webs. Refrigerate a few minutes to firm them up. Using the edible marker, draw 8 legs on the white chocolate to form legs. Place a web on each cupcake."]

4463

kcal

Calories

260

Fat

478

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese (or Light) Softened, 1 Egg, 1-1/3 cup Sugar, Divided, 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, and more.

Yes, Halloween Black Bottom Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Halloween Black Bottom Cupcakes

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