Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Black food coloring
- White frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
- Black edible marker or black fondant for details
- Chocolate mini chips or black candies for eyes
- Decorative candies and edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin thoroughly with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and eggs until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until the batter is well combined.
- Add a few drops of black food coloring to create a spooky, dark hue that matches Jack Skellington’s theme.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
- Cover each cupcake with white frosting, smoothing the surface evenly.
- Use a black edible marker or black fondant to draw Jack Skellington’s facial features—his wide smile and hollow eyes.
- Add mini chocolate chips or black candies for eyes, gluing them with a small dab of frosting.
Notes
- Decorate with edible glitter or seasonal candies for extra spooky effects.
- Customize faces for a more personalized look or easier decoration process.
- Use natural food coloring for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg