Frankenstein Cupcakes Recipe for Halloween

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

These Frankenstein cupcakes are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. With their vibrant green frosting and playful designs, they make an excellent addition to any Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

This recipe is simple and allows for creativity in decorating, making it a great activity for kids and adults alike.

Spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes Recipe

These cupcakes feature a moist chocolate base topped with bright green buttercream frosting, designed to resemble Frankenstein’s monster. This Halloween recipe is not only visually appealing but also delicious, making it a hit at any Halloween gathering.

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk
Green food coloring
Black gel food coloring
Candy eyes
Chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips for hair
Red candy or icing for mouth

Instructions

Bake the Cupcakes: Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in cupcake liners. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth. Add green food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
Frost the Cupcakes: Using a piping bag or a knife, frost the cooled cupcakes with the green buttercream.
Decorate: Use black gel food coloring to create hair and facial features on the cupcakes. Place candy eyes on top and use red candy or icing to create a mouth.
Serve: Arrange the decorated cupcakes on a platter and enjoy your spooky Halloween treat!