Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In another, whisk wet ingredients until combined.
- Gradually add dry to wet, mixing well. Divide batter evenly among liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting. Sculpt fondant Hands and place on cupcakes. Decorate for spooky effect.
Notes
- Use Food-safe modeling fondant for Hands.
- Adjust food coloring for deeper red hue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking, decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
