🕸 Spider Web Vanilla Cupcakes
Experience the magic of Halloween with these delightful Spider Web Vanilla Cupcakes! Each fluffy treat is infused with rich vanilla flavor and topped with creamy frosting resembling spooky spider webs. Perfect for parties, these easy-to-make cupcakes not only bring a festive charm to your table but also evoke nostalgic memories of childhood Halloween celebrations. Impress your guests and indulge in this whimsical dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
- 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
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Black food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth; gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients alternately with milk until just mixed.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting with whipped buttercream mixed with heavy cream and black food coloring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg