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Easy Creepy Tree Cupcakes

Easy Creepy Tree Cupcakes

Delicious and spookily cute cupcakes perfect for Halloween!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk use whole for creaminess
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp milk more if needed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Baking the Cupcakes

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Making the Frosting

  • Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa.
  • Add milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes generously. Create a tree shape with the frosting.

Notes

For added flair, sprinkle crushed cookies on top for dirt, or use green sprinkles for grass!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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