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