Owl Halloween Cupcakes
Owl Halloween Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of fun and flavor, perfect for your Halloween celebrations. These charming chocolate cupcakes, topped with fluffy frosting and whimsical owl decorations, are sure to enchant both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and customizable, they bring joy to any gathering while delivering rich chocolate goodness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 12 chocolate chips (for eyes)
- 6 mini pretzels (for wings)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa to create frosting.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with chocolate chips for eyes and mini pretzels for wings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg