Halloween Cupcake Ideas
/If you’re looking for some fun Halloween cupcake ideas to bake for a party then look no further. Try one of these amazing spooky and sweet desserts.
The perfect Halloween treat for friends, family and especially kids. We’ve got ghosts, spiders, pumpkins not to mention cats, vampires and witches.
Serve them at a Halloween party, give out to trick or treaters or enjoy while watching a scary movie.
So don’t delay, pick your favourite spooky cupcake and start baking!
Cute Halloween Cupcakes.
When it comes to a Halloween party, cute and not-so-scary cupcakes should always be on the menu, don’t you think? And I’ve got twenty-five spooktacular Halloween cupcakes that I know you’re going to love.
If you want to host a Halloween party that is more sweet than scary then I think these cute cupcakes are going to be right up your street. You can try a candy corn inspired buttercream ghost or opt for a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup werewolf.
A cake stand filled with bubbling cauldrons or black cats made from candy would make a fantastic centrepiece and are perfect for a Halloween party or a fun celebration at home with the family.
If you want some Halloween crafts, be sure to check out these Halloween Origami Ideas I pulled together. There’s something there for the absolute beginner all the way up to the more advanced paper crafter.
Related: 20+ Halloween Oreo Recipe Ideas
Halloween Cupcake Recipes.
Don’t worry if you’re not an expert baker, you’ll be surprised at how easy some of these cupcakes are to make. Some use cookies as wings, candy as eyes, Hershey’s kisses as witches hats and sprinkles as whiskers.
Whether you’re looking for a scary dessert (think chocolate-covered pretzel skeletons or zombie's brains) or if you prefer a cute Frankenstein or Oreo cookie bat-themed cupcake, there are twenty-five desserts to choose from that will keep you busy baking all week long.
Halloween Cupcake Toppers.
And do you know what makes these cupcakes even better? Not only can you use these ideas to decorate cupcakes but you could use them on top of cookies, brownies and even have a whole bunch of them decorating a large pie or cake.
Short on time? Buy pre-made buttercream frosting and cupcakes from the supermarket and get the kids in the decorating. They’re the perfect sweet but spooky activity to get the whole family involved with.
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When making Halloween cupcakes at home, you really need to have the following supplies on hand:
Now you’ve got everything you need check out twenty-five scary Halloween cupcakes for you to sink your teeth into.
Black Cat Cupcakes
Treat someone with these kitty cat cupcakes for Halloween. They’re decorated with cookies and candy, making them a purfectly adorable spooky sweet!
Black Velvet Cupcakes
If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween cupcakes, these black velvet cupcakes are not only charmingly spooky but also taste great!
Bubbling Cauldron Cupcakes
With a black witch’s cauldron base, black buttercream cauldron rim and green buttercream witch’s brew, these cupcakes will be an instant hit at your Halloween party.
Buttercream Pumpkin Cupcakes
Easy Halloween cupcakes in pumpkin form.
Candy Corn Ghost Cupcakes
Mimic the layers of candy corn you love so much with these adorable cupcakes.
Cute Frankenstein Cupcakes
The spookiest Halloween cupcakes are here! Cute Frankenstein Cupcakes that are easy to decorate and almost too adorable to eat!
Vampire Cupcakes for Halloween
These non-scary vampires are perfect for kids to enjoy at home or Halloween parties at school.
Creepy Eyeball Cupcake
Creepy Halloween cupcakes that look like eyeballs.
Fondant Ghost Topped Cupcakes
These delicious Halloween chocolate cupcakes made with condensed milk frosting and topped with the cutest fondant ghost toppers!
Graveyard Cupcakes
the rich, fudgy chocolate cupcakes are topped with chocolate frosting, cookie crumbs, a candy tombstone, spider sprinkles, and white chocolate skulls.
Monster Cupcakes
Colourful and fun monster cupcakes are perfect for a Halloween party or a birthday party!
Mummy Cupcakes
Cute bandaged wrapped mummy cupcakes.
Spider Web Topped Cupcakes
There’s hardly any decorating, so you can whip them up super last minute.
Halloween Bats Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting
Super fun to make, creamy, deliciously decadent and a great treat for any Halloween gathering.
Make it stand out
Great fun to bake for a party or to give as a trick or treat gift. Use your favourite boxed cake mix or store-bought cupcakes for a last-minute dessert.
Reese’s Cup Werewolf Cupcakes
This Halloween turns store-bought treats into adorably cute and slightly scary cupcake toppers.
Pretzel Skeleton Cupcakes
These amazing Skeleton Cupcakes are the cutest little Halloween cupcakes, and can be made easily and with a few fun ingredients.
Halloween Spider Cupcakes
Creepy, crawly and cute. These bite-size spider cupcakes are a perfect little treat for Halloween.
Oreo Spider Cupcakes
These little Oreo Spiders are perfect because you can use them to top cupcakes, cakes or brownies.
Halloween Spider Web Cupcakes
These Halloween Spider Web Chocolate Cupcakes are super easy to make and so striking.
Spider Web Cupcakes
They're chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate ganache and the simplest of spider webs and a cute little candy spider.
Witch’s Cauldron Cupcakes
Moist and chocolatey witch’s cauldron cupcakes are secretly stuffed with a homemade orange “scream” filling and decorated with cute and creepy candies.
Witches Hat Cupcakes
Decorate your cupcakes with these biscuit and fondant hats.
Witches Hat Halloween Cupcakes
Need a cute Halloween dessert for the kids? These witch cupcakes are topped with colourful green buttercream and an edible Hershey’s Kiss and biscuit hat.
Zombie Brain Halloween Cupcakes
These Zombie Brain Halloween cupcakes are going to be the talk of your Halloween party!
Want more Halloween crafts? Check them out below. I think you’re going to love them!
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