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Halloween Dirt Cupcakes

Halloween Dirt Cupcakes That Will Wow Your Guests

These Halloween Dirt Cupcakes are a fun and spooky treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder No substitutes recommended.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Optional for low-sodium diets.
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for vegan.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is a lighter alternative.
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Can use melted coconut oil.
  • ½ cup Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutions recommended.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be substituted.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Vegan butter can be used.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese is a good alternative.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
For the Decoration
  • 1 package Oreo Cookies Crushed for decoration.
  • 1 cup Gummy Worms Other creepy candies can also be used.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Gather your cupcake liners in a cupcake pan.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about three-quarters full, and bake for 18-22 minutes.
  6. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Melt the milk chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat. Mix with softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  8. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and cocoa powder to achieve a thick frosting consistency.
  9. Frost each cupcake with the chocolate cream cheese frosting, then sprinkle crushed Oreos on top and add gummy worms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to four days. Add gummy worms just before serving.

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