Description
These Creepy Clown Cupcakes are a spooky and delicious treat perfect for Halloween parties. Featuring a rich chocolate base and fun, colorful decorations using fondant and icing, these cupcakes combine moist cake with creative decorating to delight guests of all ages.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 ⅓ cup water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
Decorations
- Decorators icing
- White fondant
- Red fondant
- Black food coloring
Instructions
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, flour, sugar, salt, water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, sour cream, and eggs. Mix all ingredients together until the batter is smooth and well blended.
- Prepare the Cupcake Tin: Line a cupcake tin with paper liners. Fill each liner about three-quarters full with the prepared batter to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Place the cupcake tin in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Cool the Cupcakes: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely before starting the decorating process to prevent the icing and fondant from melting.
- Decorate the Cupcakes: Use decorators icing, white fondant, red fondant, and black food coloring to create creepy clown faces and details on each cupcake. Refer to the blog post for detailed decorating instructions.
Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include the fondant as its quantity and composition vary widely.
- For detailed decorating instructions and tips, please see the blog post associated with this recipe.
- Make sure cupcakes are fully cooled before decorating to maintain the integrity of the fondant and icing designs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
