Halloween Augapfel Cupcakes (Printable Version)
Moist cupcakes with candy eyeballs and red gel icing for a spooky Halloween twist.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup sour cream
→ Decoration
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White frosting (store-bought or homemade)
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Candy eyeballs
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Red gel icing for blood effect
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Green food coloring (optional)
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Cupcake liners
# Steps to Cook:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup cupcake tray with liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the batter alternately with buttermilk and sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
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Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.
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If desired, tint the white frosting with green food coloring. Once cooled, frost each cupcake evenly.
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Place two candy eyeballs atop each frosted cupcake and use red gel icing to create blood-like drips around them.
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Present the finished cupcakes for your Halloween celebration.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Substitute buttermilk with regular milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar; let sit 5 minutes for a homemade alternative.
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Experiment with different colored gel icings for varied spooky effects.
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Prepare homemade frosting to adjust sweetness and flavor to your preference.