Zombie Brain Cupcakes: Easy and Fun Treats for Halloween Celebrations
Delight your guests with these fun and spooky Zombie Brain Cupcakes, perfect for Halloween celebrations!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frosting (pink or red for a brain effect)
- 1/2 cup gummy worms (for decoration)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake baking tray with liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and milk, mixing well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until well blended.
- Fill the cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate with frosting to create a brain effect and top with gummy worms.
Notes
- For a more dramatic effect, use food coloring in the frosting.
- These cupcakes can be made in advance and frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Zombie Brain Cupcakes, Halloween Treats