Description
Create spooky and delicious Frankenstein Cupcakes perfect for Halloween celebrations. These rich cocoa cupcakes are topped with creamy buttercream and adorned with fun marshmallow Frankenstein heads decorated with green candy melts, candy eyes, pretzels, and black frosting for a festive treat that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Cocoa Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- Pinch Salt
- 6 tbsp Butter (Softened)
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/3 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/3 Cup Hot Chocolate
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 Stick Butter (Softened)
- 2 Cups Icing Sugar
- 1-2 tbsp Milk
Decorations
- 12 Large Marshmallows
- 1 Cup Green Candy Melts
- Black Decorating Frosting
- Mini Pretzels
- 24 Candy Googly Eyes
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to ensure an even texture in the cupcake batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate larger bowl, whisk together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and eggs until creamy. Then, add the sour cream and fold gently into the mixture.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients in thirds into the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to fully incorporate all ingredients.
- Add Hot Chocolate: Pour in the hot chocolate into the batter and mix to combine, which will create a rich, chocolatey flavor.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into each section of a muffin pan, filling about two-thirds full to allow room for rising while baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in a preheated oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
- Make Buttercream: In a large bowl, add softened butter, icing sugar, and milk. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed initially and gradually increase to high until the mixture is smooth and forms semi-stiff peaks, indicating the buttercream is ready.
- Frost Cupcakes: Transfer the buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a Wilton #10 tip. Pipe a swirl of frosting onto the center of each cooled cupcake.
- Prepare Marshmallow Heads: Line a pan with wax paper and set aside. Insert a toothpick into the center of each large marshmallow carefully so it doesn’t pierce through the other side.
- Melt Candy Melts: Place the green candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until fully melted.
- Coat Marshmallows: Dip each marshmallow into the melted green candy until fully covered, then place gently on the lined pan.
- Add Eyes and Pretzels: Stick two candy googly eyes on each coated marshmallow. Break pretzel sticks into small pieces and attach one piece on either side of the marshmallow’s head to resemble ears or bolts.
- Set Decorations: Refrigerate the marshmallow heads for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the candy coating to harden and set properly.
- Add Final Details: Using a piping bag fitted with Wilton tip #7, pipe black decorating frosting to create Frankenstein’s stitched mouth. Then, attach the marshmallow heads on top of each cupcake by pressing gently into the frosting.
- Decorate Hair: With another piping bag fitted with Wilton tip #233, pipe black frosting to mimic Frankenstein’s hair on each marshmallow head, adding character and detail.
- Serve: Present your Frankenstein cupcakes and enjoy the festive, spooky treat with your friends and family!
Notes
- This is a fun and easy tutorial for making Frankenstein-themed cupcakes, perfect for Halloween parties.
- Be sure to allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.
- Use toothpicks carefully when inserting into marshmallows to avoid breaking them.
- If green candy melts are not available, white candy melts mixed with green food coloring can be used as an alternative.
- Store decorated cupcakes in a cool place or refrigerate but bring to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 143 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
