Cupcake Recipes
Halloween Hoot Owl Cupcakes Recipe
INGREDIENTS: Cupcakes: 1 (16.0- to 15.25-ounce) package butter recipe white cake mix1 1/4 cups water1/2 cup butter, softened3 egg whites1 teaspoon almond flavoring1 cup sweetened flaked coconutFrosting:3 1/2 cups powdered sugar1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon milkDecorations:48 butter rum-flavored hard candies with holesMilk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup sliced almonds24 whole cashews DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 350°F.Combine all cake ingredients except coconut in bowl. Beat according to package directions. Gently stir in coconut. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 19-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Combine all frosting ingredients in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.Frost...
Skeleton II Cupcakes Recipe
INGREDIENTS: Cupcakes:1 box(es) (18 1/4-ounce) white cake mix4 large egg whites1 cup(s) milk1/3 cup(s) canola oil2 can(s) (16 ounces each) vanilla frostingDecorations:18 marshmallows4-inch lollipop sticksBlack food colorDecorating penBlack writing gel72 yogurt-covered mini-pretzels DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 18 regular size muffin cups with white liners.Beat cake mix, egg whites, milk and oil in large bowl with mixer on low speed 1 minute until blended; increase speed to medium and continue to beat 2 minutes or until batter is smooth. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.Bake 20 to 22 minutes until a wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool...
Blood-Stained Brain Cupcakes Recipe
DIRECTIONS: These are what a zombie really wants to eat—delicious human brains! For these cakes, I used red velvet cupcakes in a jumbo-size as a base, but any cake recipe you like will work. Jumbo-sized paper cases are double the size of regular cupcakes, so use an extra-large muffin tin and make up two batches of the red velvet batter, cooking them for an extra couple of minutes. The rich, brain-colored buttercream is flavored with vanilla and laced with cherry gore for a sharp yet delicious taste.Source: Buy the book to learn how to make this creepy recipe, and more!To browse...
Dracula’s Bite Cupcakes Recipe
INGREDIENTS: One batch of red velvet cupcakeshandful of pomegranate seedsCream Cheese Frosting:2 tablespoons (25g) butter, at room temperature1/2 cup (125g) cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup (125g) confectioner's (icing) sugar Cherry Sauce:1 cup (125g) black cherries, very ripe and de-stoned or canned1/4 cup (50g) superfine (caster) sugar1/2 cup (120ml) water or juice from the canned cherries, if using1/2 teaspoon lime juice1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour) or arrowroot DIRECTIONS: Ideally, always decorate your cakes with ingredients that complement their flavor. These cream-cheese frosted red velvet cupcakes are topped with "blood" made from pulped black cherries and dotted with pomegranate...
Eyes On You Cupcakes Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frostingNeon green food coloring6 chocolate or vanilla cupcakes baked in black foil liners1/4 cup purple sprinklesBlack licorice laces50 mini marshmallows1 tube (4.25 ounces) brown decorating frosting50 red mini M&M's or red-hot candies DIRECTIONS: Tint the vanilla frosting neon green with the food coloring. Spread a generous mound of frosting on top of the cupcakes. While frosting is still wet, sprinkle the tops with the purple sprinkles.Cut the black licorice laces into about 50 pieces about 3 to 5 in. long. Insert one end of the laces into the side of the marshmallows....