Description
Delicious and spooky spider-themed cupcakes perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can chocolate frosting
- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 1 package gummy worms
- Edible eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Frost each cupcake generously with chocolate frosting.
- To create the spider, twist apart Oreo cookies and place the cream side down on top of the frosted cupcakes.
- Use the remaining Oreo halves as spider legs by breaking them into pieces and placing them around the cupcake.
- Add gummy worms and edible eyes to complete the spooky look.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to get creative with decorations for different themes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg