Description
Spider cupcakes are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween. These chocolate cupcakes are topped with creepy spider decorations made from licorice and candy eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 can chocolate frosting
- 24 black licorice strings
- 48 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare cake mix with water, oil, and eggs according to package instructions.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting.
- Cut licorice strings into 1-inch pieces for spider legs. Arrange 8 pieces per cupcake to resemble legs.
- Place 2 candy eyes on each cupcake to complete the spider decoration.
Notes
- Use black frosting for a darker spider effect.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: spider cupcakes, Halloween treats, chocolate cupcakes, easy dessert