🎃 Halloween Cupcakes

As Halloween approaches, the excitement to engage in the festivities grows, and what better way to enhance the celebration than with homemade Halloween Cupcakes? These delectable treats feature rich dark chocolate cupcakes paired with a vibrant orange marshmallow fluff, all encased in a crispy hard shell. They’re not only spooky but also irresistibly delicious!

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 whole eggs + 2 yolks
• ⅔ cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Black food coloring

For the Marshmallow Fluff:

• 4 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 ⅓ cups sugar
• 1 ⅓ cups light corn syrup
• ½ cup water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Orange food coloring

For the Hard Shell Dip:

• 16 oz black melting wafers
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• Sprinkles for topping

Instructions:

Cupcake Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray with baking spray.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and brown sugar. Blend in the eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla. Incorporate the black food coloring.
4. Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
5. Fill each cupcake liner halfway and bake for 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Marshmallow Fluff:

1. Whip egg whites with salt and cream of tartar to microfoam, then to stiff peaks.
2. In a saucepan, cook sugar, corn syrup, and water to 240°F. Gradually add to the egg whites while continuing to whip. Mix in vanilla and orange food coloring until stiff and cool.

Assembly:

1. Microwave melting wafers and shortening until smooth.
2. Once cupcakes are cool, pipe the marshmallow fluff high on each cupcake.
3. Dip or drizzle with the melted hard shell mixture.
4. Top with sprinkles before the shell sets.

Storage:

Store these cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness for 1-2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Conclusion:

These Halloween Cupcakes are the perfect blend of spooky and scrumptious, making them a must-have for any Halloween gathering. Their eye-catching appearance and mouth-watering flavors are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Bake a batch to bring some extra fun and flavor to your Halloween celebrations! Enjoy the process of creating these themed treats and watch them disappear as quickly as they are served!

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