Easy Halloween Food Ideas: Delightfully Spooky Brain Cupcakes
Get ready for Halloween with these delightful and spooky brain cupcakes that are sure to impress your guests.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can white frosting
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tube of piping gel
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- In a separate bowl, mix the white frosting with red food coloring to achieve a pinkish color.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the pink frosting.
- Use the piping gel to create brain-like patterns on top of the frosting.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder lightly over the brain patterns to add a realistic touch.
Notes
- Use a variety of food coloring to create different shades for a unique look.
- These cupcakes are best served the same day for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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