Description
Spider Cupcakes combine a rich chocolate cake base with fun and festive Halloween-themed decorations, featuring black licorice spider legs, candy corn eyes, red hot candy pupils, and orange sprinkles for a spooky treat that’s perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
Decorations
- 1 pound black shoestring licorice
- 1 (16 ounce) can white frosting
- 48 pieces candy corn
- 48 cinnamon red hot candies
- ¼ cup orange decorator sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Follow the directions on the package to prepare the chocolate cake mix batter according to the listed instructions on the package.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Pour the batter into a cupcake pan lined with paper liners and bake at the temperature and duration suggested on the cake mix box, usually around 350°F for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove and let cool completely.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once cooled, spread a generous layer of white frosting on each cupcake using a spatula or butter knife, ensuring an even coating to help the decorations adhere.
- Create Licorice Spider Legs: Cut the black shoestring licorice into 4-inch pieces. Stick 4 pieces into each side of the cupcake to form 8 legs total, mimicking spider legs.
- Add Candy Corn Eyes: Place two pieces of candy corn near the center top of the cupcake on the frosting to represent the spider’s eyes, positioning the pointed ends facing inward.
- Add Red Hot Candy Pupils: Press a cinnamon red hot candy onto the larger end of each candy corn to create the pupils of the eyes.
- Sprinkle with Decorator Sugar: Lightly sprinkle the orange decorator sugar over the frosted cupcakes to add a festive Halloween touch and extra sweetness.
Notes
- Make sure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a piping bag with the frosting for neater application if preferred.
- These cupcakes are best served the same day as decorating for optimal freshness.
- Licorice can be substituted with black licorice twists sliced into thin strips if shoestring is hard to find.
- Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Keywords: Spider Cupcakes, Halloween Cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes, Halloween Treats, Candy Decorations, Festive Cupcakes