Name: Frankenstein Cupcakes Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup milk; Green food coloring; Black decorating gel; Candy eyes; Chocolate sprinkles; Chocolate frosting

Frankenstein Cupcakes Recipe

Merle Canady Modified: August 14, 2024

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How To Make Frankenstein Cupcakes

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk
Green food coloring
Black decorating gel
Candy eyes
Chocolate sprinkles
Chocolate frosting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
Add green food coloring until desired shade is reached, mixing well.
Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
Decorate cupcakes using chocolate frosting to create Frankenstein’s hair, black decorating gel for mouth and scars, candy eyes for eyes, and chocolate sprinkles for bolts.
Serve and enjoy these spooky Frankenstein cupcakes!