Description
Create spooktacular Graveyard Tombstone Cupcakes with our easy recipe expert tips Perfect for Halloween treats that impress Get baking now
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 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
4 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–4 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate graham crackers
Black candy melts or chocolate frosting for writing
Gummy worms (optional)
Sprinkles for decoration
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Add the Boiling Water: Gradually stir in boiling water.
Fill the Cupcake Liners: Line your cupcake pan with liners and fill them about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Make the Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with heavy cream.
Frost the Cupcakes: Use a piping bag or knife to frost the cupcakes.
Create the Tombstones: Break the chocolate graham crackers into tombstone shapes and decorate.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Halloween cupcakes, dessert, spooky treats, tombstone cupcakes
