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Easy Frankenstein Cupcakes

Spooky 25-Minute Easy Frankenstein Cupcakes Kids Adore

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Easy Frankenstein cupcakes are a fun Halloween treat made with chocolate cake mix, green frosting, peanut butter cups, and candy eyes.

  • Total Time: 43 mins
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups Dixie Crystals powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Green and black food coloring
  • Candy eyes
  • Peanut butter cups
  • Chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and place black cupcake liners in muffin tins.
  2. Whisk cake mix, milk, sour cream, and oil in a bowl.
  3. Add eggs and mix until combined.
  4. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full.
  5. Bake 20-23 minutes, then cool.
  6. Beat butter until smooth, add powdered sugar gradually.
  7. Mix in milk and vanilla, beat until fluffy.
  8. Separate frosting, dye one batch green and another black.
  9. Spread green frosting on cupcakes.
  10. Add peanut butter cup on top.
  11. Pipe black frosting for mouth and eyebrows, add candy eyes and chocolate chip bolts.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 23 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg