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Halloween Zombie Cupcakes

Spooky Halloween Zombie Cupcakes That Wow the Crowd

These Halloween Zombie Cupcakes are spooky, delicious, and easy to make, perfect for delighting your guests with a festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix can substitute with chocolate or pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter margarine can be used
  • 3 large Eggs
  • as per package Water refer to cake mix instructions
  • as per package Oil refer to cake mix instructions
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter margarine can be used
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry Jam can substitute with other fruit jams
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt regular salt works fine
Creepy Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry Syrup can experiment with chocolate syrup

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Follow the instructions on the strawberry cake mix box, mixing together the necessary water, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  2. Line your cupcake pan with liners and evenly distribute the batter, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Remove cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Frosting and Drizzling
  1. Beat together butter, powdered sugar, strawberry jam, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until fluffy and smooth.
  2. Pipe the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes in swirling motions to mimic brains.
  3. Drizzle strawberry syrup over the tops to create the chilling 'blood' effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting. Decorate creatively with themed items for a festive touch.

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