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Jack-o’-Lantern Cupcakes – Castellon’s Kitchen

Jack-o’-Lantern Cupcakes – Discover Fun Recipes Today!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and festive Jack-o’-Lantern cupcakes perfect for Halloween celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box of chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • Orange frosting
  • Green fondant or icing for leaves
  • Chocolate chips for eyes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions.
  3. Fill cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  4. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
  5. Frost the cooled cupcakes with orange frosting.
  6. Use chocolate chips to create eyes on each cupcake.
  7. Shape green fondant or icing into leaves and place them on top of the cupcakes.

Notes

  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips 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!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg