"This is another easy version of the ghost cupcake hack! Will you try this one?"
Skull Cupcakes
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Get ready to spook your guests with these eerie Skull Cupcakes that are perfect for Halloween or any macabre-themed party. These cupcakes may look intimidating, but don't let that fool you—they're scrumptiously delicious and super easy to make. So, let your creative side shine and bake up a batch of these ghastly treats to add a spooky flair to your festivities!
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 12 cupcakes
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ingredients
- 1 batch of your favorite cupcake batter (vanilla or chocolate work well)
- 24 small balls of aluminum foil
- 12 cupcake liners
- Black writing gel (gel food coloring can also be used)
- Choice of frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven according to the instructions for your chosen cupcake batter. (Typically, this will be around 350°F.)
Step 2
Prepare the cupcake batter following the recipe instructions for your selected flavor. Set the batter aside.
Step 3
Place one cupcake liner in each cavity of a 12-cup muffin tin.
Step 4
Fill each cupcake liner with batter, filling them about 2/3 full. This should yield 12 cupcakes.
Step 5
Take 2 small balls of aluminum foil for each cupcake. Shape the cupcake liners to resemble skulls by gently pressing the foil balls into the batter. Position one near the top for the head and the other slightly below for the jaw.
Step 6
Carefully place the cupcake tin in the preheated oven and bake the cupcakes according to the instructions for your cupcake batter, typically for 20-25 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into a cupcake; it should come out clean when they're ready.
Step 7
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use black writing gel to create eyes, a nose, and a mouth on each cupcake, giving them their spooky skull-like appearance.
Step 9
If desired, frost the cupcakes with your favorite frosting. This step is optional, but it can add extra flavor and a smoother texture.