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Kraken cupcakes

Kraken Cupcakes: Spiced Rum Treats for a Spooktacular Halloween

Indulge in delicious Kraken cupcakes, a fun blend of spiced rum and raisins, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Raisins Soak in spiced rum
  • 1/2 cup Spiced Rum Optional alcohol-free flavoring
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened At room temperature
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Soft Sugar May substitute with light brown sugar
  • 2 large Medium Eggs, lightly beaten Room temperature for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best quality
  • 1 cup Self-Raising Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour plus baking powder
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Orange Fondant Icing resembling Kraken’s tentacles
  • 1/2 cup Yellow Fondant Icing Optional for an extra flair
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (for frosting), softened Should be softened well
  • 2 cups Icing Sugar, sifted For smooth frosting
  • 1 teaspoon Blue Food Colouring Gel For oceanic hues

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare cupcake cases in a muffin tin.
  2. Cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add spiced rum, soaked raisins, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix on low until well combined.
  4. Fold in self-raising flour until just combined to avoid dense cupcakes.
  5. Fill cupcake cases two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat softened butter and sifted icing sugar until fluffy; add blue food coloring to desired hue.
  8. Frost each cooled cupcake generously with the blue buttercream, creating a wave-like effect.
  9. Shape orange and yellow fondant into tentacles and press onto frosted cupcakes for decoration.
  10. Serve at your Halloween gathering to enjoy with family and friends.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure raisins are soaked overnight for the best results and use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.

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