Are you ready to spook up your Halloween party with some delicious cupcakes? Look no further than Greggs! These Halloween cupcakes are perfect for any spooky occasion, and they’re easy to make too. With a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious treats in no time. So let’s get baking, shall we?
Ingredients:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1 can of vanilla frosting
- Black and orange food coloring
- Halloween themed sprinkles
- 24 cupcake liners
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (170°C) and line a cupcake pan with 24 cupcake liners.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the instructions on the box.
- Add a few drops of black food coloring to the batter and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each one about ¾ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Divide the vanilla frosting into two bowls. Add a few drops of orange food coloring to one bowl and mix well. Leave the other bowl white.
- Transfer the frosting into piping bags fitted with your favorite tips and pipe onto the cupcakes.
- Sprinkle Halloween themed sprinkles on top of the frosting.
Nutritional Information:
Calories per serving: 250
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 190mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 28g
Protein: 2g
Cooking Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Equipment:
Cupcake pan
Cupcake liners
Mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Piping bags
Serving Suggestions:
These Halloween cupcakes are perfect for any spooky occasion. Serve them at your Halloween party, or bring them to a potluck for a festive treat!
Variations:
If you’re not a fan of chocolate cake, you can use a vanilla cake mix instead. You can also switch up the colors of the frosting to match your party theme!
Substitutions:
If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with a corner cut off to pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.
Storage:
Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting, or the frosting will melt.
- Use a toothpick to check if the cupcakes are done. If it comes out clean, they’re ready!
- Don’t overmix the batter, or the cupcakes will be tough.
Notes:
If you have leftovers, you can freeze the cupcakes for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use homemade frosting instead of store-bought?
Absolutely! You can use your favorite frosting recipe instead of store-bought if you prefer.
Can I make these cupcakes gluten-free?
Yes, you can use a gluten-free cake mix instead of regular cake mix to make these cupcakes gluten-free.
Overall, these Halloween cupcakes from Greggs are a fun and festive treat for any spooky occasion. With their chocolate flavor, orange and black frosting, and Halloween themed sprinkles, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. So why not give them a try this Halloween?