These spooky green zombie brain cupcakes are perfect for Halloween, complete with a creepy appearance and a delicious taste.
These spooky green zombie brain cupcakes are perfect for Halloween, complete with a creepy appearance and a delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 drops green food coloring
- 1 can vanilla frosting for decoration
- as needed black decorating gel for brain decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Evenly distribute the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
- Once cooled, use a knife or piping bag to spread or pipe vanilla frosting on each cupcake.
- Use black or red decorating gel to draw brain patterns on the frosting to complete the zombie brain look.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg
My kids had a blast making these! They are super easy and the black gel looks awesome. Will definitely make again!
That’s awesome to hear! I bet they loved getting their hands messy. I can’t wait to try it with my kids too!
Yummy!! Me and my dog loved them!
These cupcakes are a hit at my Halloween party! So creepy and delicious! 👻🎉
I tried this recipe but my cupcakes turned out too dry. What did I do wrong?
Meh. I just wanted cupcakes, not zombie brains. lol.
These are so fun! I made them for a Halloween party and everyone loved them. Great recipe!
These sound cool, but isn’t making cupcakes messy? I don’t have the time for that.
I’m so glad everyone loved them! They were a hit at my party too! 🎃
Did you really need the food coloring? It just felt like a waste. Still tasted good tho.
I think the food coloring adds to the theme! It’s Halloween after all! 🎃
Just wow! I made these for my kids and they look awesome! Thanks for sharing!
That’s awesome to hear! Glad your kids loved them! 🎉
These cupcakes are amazing! Perfect for Halloween parties. Everyone loved them!
I made these cupcakes for my kid’s Halloween party and they were a hit! Everyone wanted the recipe!
Very easy recipe, but I added a little more cocoa. Makes it richer! 😋
Sounds cool, but adding more cocoa? Isn’t that going to make it too bitter? 🤔
I love that idea! More cocoa is always a good choice for rich flavor. Can’t wait to try it! 🌟
I don’t think green food coloring is food. This sounds gross.
I get what you mean, but it’s just food coloring! It’s about having fun with it. Green cupcakes can be tasty too!
Lol, gross? Have you ever tried it? It’s Halloween fun! Yummy cupcakes with a twist!
Why would you put vinegar in cupcakes? Sounds weird. I doubt they taste good.
YUM! These cupcakes are perfect for a creepy movie night! I’ll make them again.
Yikes! I accidentally put too much vinegar in and it ruined everything! Be careful, people!
Amazing recipe! They looked gross but tasted delicious! Kids had a blast decorating them!
Honestly, they taste good but the color looks way more appetizing in the picture. Mine looked kinda muddy.
5 stars all the way! Who doesn’t love zombies? I’ll be making these for my movie night! 🍿💚
Not sure about the green, kinda weird. But the taste was alright. Next time I’ll just use regular chocolate.
Um, how long do you bake them? I might’ve missed that part… 🤔
So cute but kinda gross looking! I think I’d prefer just normal cupcakes, haha.
I dunno, they look kinda fun to me. Who cares how they look? It’s all about the taste! 😄
I love these! Perfect for Halloween! Just add some little plastic bugs on top for extra creepy vibes. 🕷️
Why would anyone want to eat zombie brains? This is just weird.
I don’t get it. Why not just call them green cupcakes? Seems pointless to pretend they’re brains. 😕
It’s just a fun Halloween idea! The name is catchy and it looks great for parties! 🌟