Description
Scary-delicious Halloween cupcakes!
Intricate stained-glass effect adds a spooky touch.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 tbsp sugar
- 12 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12 tbsp milk
- 12 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups (473 ml) whipping cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 oz (142 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- red food coloring
- some powdered sugar
Instructions
- Sift flour with baking powder and cocoa.
- Mix eggs with vanilla and sugar until pale yellow and creamy. Add milk and oil, then add the flour mixture.
- Pour batter into cupcake tins lined with paper cups.
- Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C).
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
- Let cupcakes cool.
For the frosting
- Whip the cream with vanilla extract.
- Put frosting into a piping bag, cut the top off, and decorate the cupcakes.
For the sugar glass
- Melt sugar with water over low heat until it reaches 269°F (132°C).
- Remove from heat and pour onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Let cool for 30 to 60 minutes and break into pieces.
- Push the sugar glass pieces into the frosting and sprinkle with red food coloring combined with a bit of powdered sugar.
Notes
- To achieve a vibrant red color in the sugar glass, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
- For easier piping, chill the frosting for at least 30 minutes before decorating.
- Leftover cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50