Spooky Spider Cupcakes with Candy Corn and Cinnamon Red Hot Accents Recipe
Spider Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween or any spooky-themed party. These chocolate cupcakes are decorated with playful spider designs made from black licorice legs, candy corn eyes, and red cinnamon candy noses, all atop a smooth layer of white frosting with a sprinkle of orange decorator sugar for an added pop of color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 48 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
Decorations
- 1 pound black shoestring licorice
- 1 (16 ounce) can white frosting
- 48 pieces candy corn
- 48 cinnamon red hot candies
- ¼ cup orange decorator sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcakes: Preheat the oven as directed on the chocolate cake mix package. Prepare the batter according to the package instructions and bake cupcakes in a lined muffin tin until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Using a spatula or butter knife, spread a generous layer of white frosting evenly over each cooled cupcake to create a smooth surface for decorating.
- Cut Licorice Legs: Cut the black shoestring licorice into short pieces approximately 1.5 to 2 inches long to serve as spider legs.
- Assemble Spider Legs: Insert eight licorice pieces into the sides of each cupcake, arranging four legs on each side to resemble a spider’s legs, evenly spaced around the cupcake edges.
- Add Spider Eyes and Nose: Place two pieces of candy corn near the top center of each cupcake on the frosting to serve as eyes, with the pointed ends facing upward. On each candy corn, stick one cinnamon red hot candy near the base to simulate the spider’s nose or mouth area.
- Finish with Decorator Sugar: Lightly sprinkle orange decorator sugar evenly over the frosting for a festive touch that complements the Halloween theme.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the finished spider cupcakes on a serving platter and enjoy your spooky, delicious treats!
Notes
- Make sure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Licorice legs can be adjusted in length depending on cupcake size.
- Candy corn and cinnamon red hot placements can be customized for different expressions.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to keep frosting fresh.
- These cupcakes are great for kids’ Halloween parties or fall festivities.
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