Spiderweb Cupcakes
Spiderweb cupcakes are moist chocolate treats topped with black buttercream and a delicate white spiderweb design, perfect for Halloween gatherings and family fun.
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Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix plus required ingredients listed on the box
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black food coloring
- White decorating gel or melted white chocolate for spiderweb design
- Spider-shaped candies or plastic spider decorations
- Orange and black sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners. Prepare cake mix batter as directed, divide evenly, and bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Cream butter until fluffy, then add half the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Beat smooth, add remaining sugar, and mix until lump-free. Blend in black food coloring until you reach the perfect shade.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with black buttercream, smoothing the tops. Pipe a white spiral with decorating gel or melted chocolate, then drag a toothpick outward to create webs.
- Finish with sprinkles and a spider candy in the center. Serve right away or refrigerate until ready.