Description
Spooky Jack-O-Lantern Cupcakes are a festive treat that perfectly capture the essence of Halloween. These moist pumpkin spice cupcakes are topped with vibrant orange buttercream frosting, resembling cheerful jack-o-lanterns. Ideal for parties or cozy gatherings, these delightful cupcakes blend fun and flavor, making them a hit with both kids and adults alike. Bake a batch and enjoy the sweet aroma while indulging in their charming designs!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice blend
- 1 cup orange frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with festive liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Slowly combine wet ingredients into the dry mix without overmixing.
- Fold in pumpkin spice blend gently.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with orange buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg