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Description
Spooky and festive Halloween cupcakes with orange and black buttercream frosting perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Orange and black gel food coloring
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter, then mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture.
- Divide batter into two bowls; tint one orange and one black.
- Spoon batters into cupcake liners, swirling for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, then cool completely.
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for frosting.
- Tint half orange and half black; pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Let cupcakes cool before frosting to avoid melting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American