Description

Halloween Cupcakes are fun, festive treats topped with lime-green buttercream and spooky chocolate spiders made with Smarties. Super simple, budget-friendly, and perfect for Halloween parties or baking with kids

Ingredients

Scale

1 packet (340g) golden buttercake mix

2 eggs

60g butter, softened

¾ cup milk

1 packet (180g) Smarties

1 cup dark chocolate melts
Buttercream

250g unsalted butter, softened

2½ cups icing sugar mixture

Yellow and green food colouring

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Instructions

Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 180 °C (160 °C fan‑forced). Line a 12‑hole muffin pan (1/3‑cup capacity each) with paper cases.
Bake the Cupcakes
Prepare the golden buttercake batter according to packet instructions, using the eggs, softened butter, and milk. Spoon the batter into the paper cases—about three‑quarters full. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into a cupcake’s center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Buttercream
Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the icing sugar until smooth and combined. Add yellow and green food colouring to achieve a vibrant lime‑green buttercream.
Decorate the Cupcakes
Generously frost each cooled cupcake with the lime-green buttercream. Press three Smarties into the icing on each cupcake to form the spider’s body.
Create Chocolate Details
Heat on medium power (50%) for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring with a metal spoon every 30 seconds until fully melted and silky smooth. Pour the melted chocolate into a snap-lock bag and cut a tiny corner to form a makeshift piping tip. Pipe eight legs around the Smartie body and small dots for eyes. Allow to set for about 10 minutes until firm. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Smarties can be swapped with M&Ms.

Add vanilla or citrus zest to the batter for extra flavor.

Store in airtight container for 2 days at room temp.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Kid-friendly

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 300 kcal (approx.)
Sugar: 28g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 2g