Nightmare Before Christmas Cupcakes
Deliciously festive cupcakes inspired by Tim Burton's classic characters, perfect for holiday gatherings with a rich chocolate base and whimsical decorations.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil Real butter can be used for richer flavor.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk Buttermilk can add extra moistness.
Frosting and Decoration
- to taste black and white frosting
- as needed decorative sprinkles or edible images of Jack Skellington and Sally For festive decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
Baking
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with black and white frosting.
- Decorate with sprinkles or edible images to resemble Jack Skellington and Sally.
Serving
- Serve these cupcakes at Halloween or Christmas gatherings, or enjoy them at home.
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the fridge for longer freshness. Can be frozen unfrosted for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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