Description
A spooktacular recipe for Halloween treats that will delight both kids and adults.
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 container chocolate frosting
- 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed
- Gummy worms for decoration
- Edible grave markers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Once cooled, spread a generous amount of chocolate frosting on top of each cupcake.
- Sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies on top of the frosting to create a dirt effect.
- Decorate with gummy worms and edible grave markers if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to get creative with decorations for a more personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg