Halloween Spooktacular Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Halloween Spooktacular Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup water; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 x candies assorted; 3 ounces cream cheese sofrened; ⅔ cup peanut butter creamy; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup water
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 x candies assorted
3 ounces cream cheese sofrened
⅔ cup peanut butter creamy
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Line muffin cups which are 2 1/2 inch in diameter with paper baking cups.
3
Stir together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
4
Add shortening, buttermilk, water, eggs and vanilla.
5
Beat on low speed of electric mixer 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
6
Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
7
Fill muffin cups 13 full with batter.
8
Bake for 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Remove from pan to wire rack.
10
Cool completely.
11
Prepare Peanut Butter Cream Filling: Beat cream cheese and peanut butter in a large bowl until well blended.
12
Add milk and vanilla; beat well.
13
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
14
Add additional milk, 1 tsp.
15
at a time, until desired consistency.
16
Place peanut butter cream filling into a pastry bag, fitted with a large star tip.
17
Insert tip into center of cupcakes; pipe filling into cupcake.
18
Remove tip from cake; garnish top with swirl of filling.
19
Decorate with candies if desired.
20
Cover; refrigerate leftover cupcakes.

1692

kcal

Calories

Fat

256

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, all-purpose, 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Halloween Spooktacular Chocolate 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 Spooktacular Chocolate Cupcakes

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