Oreo Bat Cupcakes for Halloween Parties
Oreo Bat Cupcakes are a delightful Halloween treat that combines moist chocolate cupcakes with rich chocolate frosting, all topped with adorable Oreo bat wings. Perfect for impressing party guests, these cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also easy to make, making them a must-have for your Halloween festivities. Whether you’re hosting a spooky gathering or celebrating with family, these charming confections will surely be the highlight of any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 8 Oreo cookies (for bat wings)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with festive liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and a splash of milk until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes.
- Decorate each cupcake with half an Oreo on top as bat wings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg