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Spider Cupcakes for Halloween

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 350
Delight your guests with spooky spider-themed cupcakes perfect for Halloween celebrations.

Ingredients

Baking ingredients

  • 2 cups flour — whole wheat, spelt, or all-purpose (or 1 cup / 134g gluten-free blend for GF version)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups brown sugar, raw sugar, or coconut sugar
  • 1 cup olive oil or other mild liquid oil
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 20 Oreo cookies Oreo cookies (or gluten-free/Paleo versions if preferred)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 40 candy eyes candy eyes

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cupcake liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then add eggs, pumpkin, sugar, oil, and butter; combine well.
  • Fill cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes; cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar; spread on cooled cupcakes.
  • Decorate with Oreo cookies, chocolate chips, and candy eyes to create spider designs.

Notes

Use gluten-free or Paleo ingredients for dietary preferences.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes, Halloween, spider