Description
Deliciously creepy Spooktacular Graveyard Tombstone Cupcakes perfect for your Halloween party Indulge in these festive treats today
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–4 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate cookies (like Oreos), crumbled
Gummy worms
Edible tombstone decorations
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Slowly stir in the boiling water to create a thin batter.
Pour the batter into the lined cupcake pan, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Beat softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and cocoa, mixing until smooth, and add vanilla and heavy cream.
Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the chocolate frosting.
Sprinkle with crumbled chocolate cookies, and add edible tombstone decorations and gummy worms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
Keywords: Graveyard Tombstone Cupcakes, Halloween cupcakes, spooky desserts
