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Halloween Dirt Cupcakes

Spooktacular Halloween Dirt Cupcakes for Fun Family Treats

These Halloween Dirt Cupcakes are rich, chocolatey delights topped with whimsical decorations like gummy worms and Oreo dirt.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa powder Use unsweetened cocoa for the best result.
  • 1 tsp Baking powder Ensure it’s fresh for optimal rising.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt A pinch is sufficient.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Brown sugar can add moisture and depth.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use buttermilk for added richness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Use pure extract for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Milk chocolate chips Can substitute with dark chocolate.
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter If using salted butter, omit additional salt.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Ensure it’s soft for easy blending.
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Can be substituted with erythritol for a sugar-free option.
For the Decoration
  • 10 cookies Oreo cookies Double-stuffed Oreos can yield a different texture.
  • 10 pieces Gummy worms Other gummy candies can also work if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cupcake pan
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Piping bag
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare cupcake liners in a pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full and bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Decoration
  1. Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. In another bowl, beat together unsalted butter and cream cheese until creamy, then mix in melted chocolate and powdered sugar.
  3. Crush Oreos into fine crumbs for decoration.
  4. Once cooled, frost each cupcake with the prepared frosting and sprinkle with Oreo crumbs, placing gummy worms on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and a smoother batter.

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