Witch’s Cauldron Cupcakes Recipe for Halloween

These Witch’s Cauldron Cupcakes are a fun and festive Halloween-themed dessert idea that will delight both kids and adults. With their rich chocolate flavor and spooky decorations, they are perfect for Halloween parties or gatherings.

This recipe is simple to follow and allows for creativity in decorating. You can customize the toppings to enhance the Halloween spirit, making it a great addition to your Halloween recipe collection.

Spooky Witch’s Cauldron Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a moist chocolate base topped with green buttercream frosting, resembling a bubbling cauldron. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish, making it a delightful treat for any Halloween celebration.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Green food coloring
1 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Chocolate candies or gummy worms for decoration

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and eggs. Add the vanilla extract and milk, mixing until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until fluffy. Add green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously with the green buttercream.
Decorate: Top each cupcake with chocolate candies or gummy worms to create the cauldron effect. Serve and enjoy your spooky treats!