Halloween is undeniably the spookiest time of the year, but it's also one of the sweetest. Between the trick-or-treating, Halloween cakes, and other Halloween party food ideas, there are more than a few sugar-filled treats to help you ring in October 31 drowning in sugar. But if you're really looking to go all out with your All Hallows' Eve party, the best Halloween cupcakes are sure to please every witch and goblin in sight.
As far as Halloween desserts are concerned, cupcakes are by far the easiest to bake — and stand to make the best impression on your Halloween party-goers. From simple candy corn cupcakes to rich chocolate pumpkin cupcakes, there's a cupcake recipe, decoration, and flavor on this list that will leave everyone feeling spooky and satisfied. These spooktacular Halloween cupcakes can double as gorgeous centerpieces too, adding some extra fun to your Halloween decorations. And when it comes to finding a special treat to enjoy during your Halloween scary movie marathon, you can't do better than these delicious Halloween cupcakes!
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1
Bat and Moon Cupcakes
Use fondant to create the toppers. Mix up the shapes by using other cookie cutters—try spiders!—to fit your party theme. Roll out black fondant and white fondant separately. Use cookie cutters to create the shapes, then let the fondant dry overnight to stiffen. Frost vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream. Perch bats and moons on top.
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Candy Corn Cupcakes
Candy corn fiends will love these multi-colored cupcakes, topped with creamy marshmallow frosting.
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3
Spider Cupcakes
The spun sugar spider webs that top these chocolate cupcakes are almost too cool-looking to eat!
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4
Chocolate Voodoo Cupcakes
Marzipan bones and edible glitter add a glam touch to these rich, chocolate-y mini cakes.
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5
Kitten Cupcakes
These cute kitten cupcakes are perfect for a fun Halloween bash full of younger kids.
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6
Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes
A bed of tinted vanilla frosting sets the stage for these jolly pumpkin toppers. They're crafted out of Rice Krispies Treats, covered with orange frosting.
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7
Skeleton Frame Cupcakes
Who could resist a cute cupcake with a skeletal frame comprised of a marshmallow skull and yogurt mini pretzel ribs? Whip up a batch of these bony characters with your favorite cake mix and canned frosting.
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8
Autumn Tree Cupcakes
Chocolate-flavored licorice and chocolate-covered sunflower seeds are the secret to creating these easy sugar "trees."
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9
Monster Cupcakes
Make an assortment of multi-colored cupcake monsters, complete with licorice lashes and candy teeth, for your friends to snack on this Halloween.
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10
Witchy Cupcakes
Put a sugar-coated spell on your guests with these bewitching treats, which elevate homemade vanilla cupcakes with a clever combination of chocolaty store-bought goods, frosting, and candy. Get the Witchy Cupcakes recipe.
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11
Cupcake Scarecrow
This creative treat is a feast for the eyes and taste buds.
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12
Witch Cupcakes
You'll never know if this witch is nice or evil because you'll be too busy enjoying her neon fondant hat, licorice hair, confetti pupils, and gumdrop nose.
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13
Candy Apple Cupcakes
As if caramel apples could get any better. These cupcakes are super moist and will satisfy those who have the ultimate sweet tooth.
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14
Pumpkin Patch Pull-Apart Cupcakes
Kids will love digging into this giant pumpkin cake made from dozens of orange-frosted cupcakes.
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15
Bat Cupcake
Plain cupcakes take flight once decorated with blue frosting and sprinkles, dark chocolate wings, and sugar-spun eyes and fangs.
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16
Chocolate Pumpkin Witch Cupcakes
This chocolate and pumpkin cupcake is only enhanced by the magical witches hat and broom that let you know you're in for a mystical night.
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Creepy Skeleton Cupcakes
All it takes to make these skeletal creatures is marshmallows, devil's food cake, and whatever decorations appeal to you!
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18
Frankenstein and His Bride Cupcakes
You'll feel like you just rose from the dead when you bite into this festive cupcake featuring a bright green Frankenstein lookalike, complete with frosting stitches, a gumdrop nose and ears, and Tootsie Roll and M&M bolts. Don't forget to make him a cupcake that resembles his bride.
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Creepy Cupcakes
Make any Halloween party more festive with these so-simple treats resembling spider webs, pumpkins, and more.
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20
Ghost Cupcakes
This friendly ghost is simple to make and easier to enjoy! The fondant ghost is draped over a circus peanut candy, and floats over an orange cupcake with crushed cookies and bone-shaped candies.
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