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Recipe
Halloween chocolate cupcakes recipe
RACV
October 19, 2023
There are no tricks to this sweet treat. Switch your witch's hat for a chef's toque and try this easy Halloween cupcake recipe.
Along with quirky costumes, carved pumpkins and trick-or-treating, Halloween is the perfect time for baked sweet treats. Cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser at any time of year, but you can have some extra special spooky fun if you're expecting guests or you're looking for a way to keep children occupied.
This delicious and versatile recipe from the RACV Club kitchen can be adapted to include your favourite ingredients, like raspberries, which pair perfectly with the rich flavours of the chocolate ganache.
You can also experiment with creepy decorations to create your own ultimate Halloween cupcake. From liquorice strips for spider legs to white marshmallows for ghosts, the possibilities are endless.
Although this cupcake recipe is designed to serve six, you can double the measurements to make more cupcakes to cater for a Halloween party.
Halloween cupcakes recipe
Serves
6
Time to bake
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
100g plain flour
150g caster sugar
25g cacao powder
3g baking powder
40g vegetable oil
1 egg
120ml milk
Cupcake liners
Method
Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, caster sugar and baking powder together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, oil, and milk together until combined. Pour half of the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk for a few seconds. Add the rest of the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour or spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling only halfway to avoid spilling over the sides.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Experiment with coloured frosting and decorations to make your cupcakes extra spooky. Image: Getty
Decorating cupcakes for the Halloween season is easy to do. Image: Getty
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Chocolate ganache recipe
Ingredients
150g cream
160g dark chocolate
40g butter
Edible Halloween decorations
Method
Heat the cream gently in a saucepan until it is hot but not boiling, then pour the cream over the chocolate and butter in a mixing bowl.
Let the mixture rest for 1-2 minutes, then stir until all the ingredients are completely melted and smooth.
Refrigerate the ganache for about one hour until it has thickened and can be piped.
Pipe the ganache over the cupcakes. Top with Halloween decorations and enjoy.
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