Description
Monster Eye Cupcakes are the ultimate spooky treat that guarantees to impress at any gathering! These fun, chocolatey delights feature a rich cupcake base topped with creamy frosting and playful candy eyeballs. Perfect for Halloween, birthday parties, or just a fun baking session, these cupcakes combine a delicious taste with a whimsical appearance, making them an unforgettable addition to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Candy eyeballs for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- Whisk in eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Frost each cupcake generously with buttercream and top with candy eyeballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg