Monster Mash Cupcakes
Monster Mash Cupcakes are the perfect spooky treat for Halloween, combining moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes with vibrant green frosting. These delightful confections are sure to enchant guests of all ages at any gathering. Simple to make and fun to decorate, they invite creativity in the kitchen while delivering a deliciously sweet experience. Get ready to impress everyone with these monstrously good cupcakes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with heavy cream until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, mix powdered sugar with heavy cream and food coloring until smooth. Decorate cooled cupcakes as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg