WOULD YOU EAT THIS TREMENDOUS SPIDERWEB CUPCAKES
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
For the Frosting:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk
Black food coloring
For the Spiderweb Decoration:
1/4 cup white chocolate or candy melts
12 mini chocolate chips or candy spiders (optional)
Instructions:
Make the Cupcakes:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until combined.
Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
Beat the butter and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add the vanilla and milk, mixing until light and fluffy.
Add black food coloring and mix until the frosting is a deep black color.
Frost the Cupcakes:
Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the black frosting.
Create the Spiderweb:
Melt the white chocolate or candy melts and transfer to a piping bag (or use a plastic sandwich bag with the tip cut off).
Pipe concentric circles on top of each frosted cupcake. Starting from the center of the circles, drag a toothpick outward to create a spiderweb effect.
Optionally, place a mini chocolate chip or candy spider in the center of the web.
Serve:
Let the spiderweb design set for a few minutes, then enjoy these spooky treats!
