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Spooky Spider Web Chocolate Cupcake

These delightful chocolate cupcakes are beautifully decorated with a spooky spider web design, making them perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
Decoration
  • 1 cup chocolate frosting
  • to taste white chocolate (for web decoration)
  • as needed candy spiders (for decoration)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add the softened unsalted butter, large eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Blend using a hand mixer or whisk until it forms a thick batter.
  4. Gradually pour in the milk, mixing until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners until they are about two-thirds full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Decoration
  1. Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  2. Once completely cool, frost generously with chocolate frosting.
  3. Melt the white chocolate carefully and drizzle it over the frosted cupcakes in a web pattern.
  4. Finish off by placing candy spiders on top of each cupcake for a festive touch.

Notes

Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds before serving.