Candy Corn Cupcakes Recipe for Halloween

These Candy Corn Cupcakes are a festive and fun treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. With their vibrant colors and sweet flavors, they make an excellent addition to any Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

This recipe is simple and allows you to create delightful cupcakes that not only look great but also taste delicious. Ideal for parties or family gatherings, these cupcakes will surely impress your guests.

Festive Candy Corn Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a moist vanilla base layered with colorful frosting resembling candy corn. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes, making it a perfect Halloween recipe to share with friends and family.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Yellow and orange food coloring
1 cup buttercream frosting
Candy corn for decoration

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Divide the Batter: Divide the batter into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain, add yellow food coloring to the second bowl, and orange food coloring to the third bowl. Mix until the colors are well incorporated.
Layer the Batter: Spoon a layer of plain batter into each cupcake liner, followed by a layer of yellow batter, and then a layer of orange batter, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
Bake: 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.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with buttercream frosting. Use a piping bag to create a swirl effect, starting with yellow at the bottom, then orange, and finally white on top.
Decorate: Top each cupcake with a piece of candy corn for a festive touch. Serve and enjoy your Halloween-themed dessert!