Do you love cupcakes? Are you a fan of Halloween with its creepy, spooky, supernatural vibe? Aside from carving pumpkins and children running door to door in adorable costumes for candy, adding a little spice and sugar could turn Halloween into the magical, frightening holiday that it is.
These delicious Halloween cupcakes recipes have everything you need to make some joyful memories with your loved ones.
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1. Halloween Spider Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by kleinworthco
Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time: 25 Mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 9
If you have kids and are planning to have a classroom party this Halloween, then these creepy Halloween spider cupcakes are best to have. These cupcakes are super easy and delicious. Your kids are gonna love this as these spider cupcakes are a perfect fit for Halloween.
2. Brownie Bottom Halloween Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by persnicketyplates
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 10
Have you ever tried brownie cupcakes? If not then these brownie Halloween cupcakes are best to try out this Halloween. You can also give them a pumpkin touch by using orange food colour. Your family and kids will love these super delicious cupcakes.
3. Witch Hat Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by queensleeappetit
Prep Time: 30 Mins
Cook Time: 16 Mins
Servings: 19
Ingredients: 22
As October is on its way here, we are with an amazing Halloween recipe. These witch hat cupcakes are super delicious and easy for your Halloween party. Kids will enjoy it, and your guests will be impressed!
4. Chocolate Pumpkin Witch Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by countryliving
Prep Time: 40 Mins
Cook Time: 50 Mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 21
Being a witch for Halloween is old school. Let’s have some witchy cupcakes this Halloween. These chocolate pumpkin witch cupcakes are easy to make and will be snatched up in no time. A must try recipe for this Halloween!
5. Easy Halloween Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by everydayeileen
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time: 22 Mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 10
If your kids love and enjoy cupcakes, then here is a perfect homemade recipe to try out this Halloween. These Halloween cupcakes are an easy dessert made with chocolate mix, Oreo cookies and orange Oreo frosting!
6. Halloween Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by everydaysouthwest
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time: 15 Mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 15
Halloween is arriving soon, so we must be ready with some amazing Halloween dessert recipes. Kids will enjoy these Halloween carrot cake cupcakes with cute little ghosts on top and cream cheese frosting! Save up this recipe for a Halloween treat.
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7. Mini Eyeball Cupcakes
Prep Time: 1 Hour 15 Mins
Cook Time: 1 Hour 30 Mins
Ingredients: 13
If you’re looking for something creative and easy for this Halloween, then these mini eyeball cupcakes are best to have! They’re super cute and colourful and can be gone in an eye blink. These are delightful that your kids will love.
8. Spider Cupcakes
Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 10
These spider cupcakes are an easy Halloween dessert to try out this October. Kids will love and enjoy it and guests will get amazed by such a unique and delightful recipe. Must note this down for upcoming Halloween.
9. Devil Halloween Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by fromhousetohome
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time: 18 Mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 4
As the spooky time of the year is arriving let’s get ready with some spooky recipes. These devilish Halloween cupcakes are perfect desserts for Halloween parties. These devil cupcakes are a mouthwatering dessert that everyone will enjoy!
10. Bloody Halloween Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by honestcooking
Cook Time: 20 Mins
Ingredients: 14
These bloody Halloween cupcakes are perfect if you are planning for a costume party. These cupcakes look super scary and delicious! You must save this recipe and try it out this Halloween.
11. Candy Apple Cupcake
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time: 40 Mins
Servings: 250
Ingredients: 15
If apples are your favourite fruit and you want to try out something creative and amazing from it. Then you’re at the right spot! These candy apple cupcakes are the perfect recipes for a Halloween party.
12. Spider Web Halloween Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by celebrationgeneration
Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time: 22 Mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 15
Spider web Halloween cupcake is a mouthwatering and elegant dessert recipe that everyone will love! The main ingredients are cake flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla pudding. These cupcakes are super easy and quick to make!
13. Halloween Swirled Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by cookiedoughandovenmitt
Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time: 23 Mins
Servings: 22
Ingredients: 11
Halloween is around the corner so let’s start planning for some Halloween treats. These multicolour Halloween swirl cupcakes are the best and easy dessert recipe to serve your guests! Also, the contrast of orange, purple, and green make it look amazing.
14. Halloween Confetti Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by loveandoliveoil
Prep Time: 1 Hour 30 Mins
Cook Time: 30 Mins
Servings: 20
Ingredients: 14
If you are a cupcake lover then, these Halloween confetti cupcakes are super fun and easy to cook with your kids. All you need is colourful sprinkles, plastic zombies, and your confetti cupcakes are ready to serve.
15. Maple Pumpkin Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by thenovicechefblog
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time: 18 Mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients: 17
Best way to enjoy the evening after a whole day of trick-o-treating are the maple pumpkin cupcakes. The combination of sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting along with the warm spices of maple would leave you utterly speechless.
16. Marshmallow Web Cupcake Topper
Image and Recipe by handmadecharlotte
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 4
Nothing is spookier than a spider themed looking extra scary treat. The cupcakes are covered with a marshmallow webbing which makes the dessert look petrifying. It’s not only easy to make but it is also a very fun process.
17. Halloween Two-Tone Rose Red Velvet Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by domesticgothess
Cook Time: 30 Mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 15
Ever thought on how to represent goth and elegance in a single object? That too an edible one? A two tone rose red velvet cake is the answer. The two tone piping effect doesn’t only bring out the perfect combination of red and black but also makes up for one of the most spooky yet fancy treats.
18. Halloween Graveyard Brownie Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by jessicagavin
Prep Time: 45 Mins
Cook Time: 30 Mins
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Ingredients: 17
Scary graveyard brownie cupcakes are a real treat for you and your favorite little munchkins. These cupcakes are so that your taste buds would RIP and you would feel a taste of heaven.
19. Vampire Bite Cupcakes {Egg & Dairy Free}
Image and Recipe by vnutritionandwellness
Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time: 25 Mins
Servings: 16 Cupcakes
Ingredients: 9
Halloween without a vampire dessert is like a cupcake without an icing…In short – it doesn’t make sense. So, to fill the Halloween spirit, vampire bite cupcakes are the perfect spooky treat. They’ll scare everyone that takes a bite!
20. Easy Halloween Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by chelseasmessyapron
Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time: 18 Mins
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Ingredients: 17
Nothing compares to Jasper and his cuteness especially on Halloween! These ghost cupcakes aren’t only super delicious but are very easy to make. Your little ones would truly enjoy those cute eyes and spooky eyeball décor.
21. Orange Halloween Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by thesoccermomblog
Cook Time: 20 Mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 20
Not every orange Halloween treat should be squash flavored! These orange ones are a perfect alternative and taste just like a creamsicle – a tantalizing mix of smooth vanilla and juicy orange fruit.
22. Halloween peanut butter cupcake.
Image and Recipe by littlesunnykitchen
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time: 20 Mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 16
Moist peanut butter cupcakes frosted with peanut butter frosting and decorated with chocolate web and little spiders are one of the best halloween treats and something which is most enjoyed by your little trick-o-treaters!
23. Blood Orange Cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time: 25 Mins
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Ingredients: 12
Have you ever heard of blood orange cupcakes? If not, then here is the delicious recipe for a blood orange cupcake. You can either make use of fresh orange blood or the essence of fresh orange blood both will work!
24. Pecan Cupcakes With Spiced Vanilla Frosting
Image and Recipe by goodhousekeeping
Prep TIme: 10 Mins
Cook Time: 30 Mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 16
These pecan cupcakes with spiced vanilla frosting are the perfect dessert for Halloween dinners. Also, we can make them in just 40 Mins. For decoration, we can add pecans and orange slices on the top of the cupcake to make it more desirable!
25. Halloween Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by preppykitchen
Prep Time: 30 Mins
Cook Time: 10 Mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 21
Are you looking up for something unique yet delicious for this Halloween? Then you must try out these five different designs of cupcakes. Mummies, Frankensteins, skeletons, spiders and Jack O Lanterns will be the perfect dessert to surprise your kids and guests!
26. Chocolate Halloween Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Image and Recipe by justataste
Prep Time: 45 Mins
Cook Time: 18 Mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 18
If you’re a pumpkin lover, then you must try out these yummy pumpkin-inspired chocolate Halloween cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. They are super quick and easy to make! You can either serve it immediately or store it in the fridge and serve when they’re chilled!
27. Mummy Cupcakes
Prep Time: 30 Mins
Cook Time: 20 Mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 16
Easy mummy cupcakes are a quick and easy recipe for holiday baking! You can try out this super fun and cool recipe with your kids at home. To make it look more real you can add two candies of mix-match colour for the eyes.
28. Low-Carb Black Heart Halloween Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by ketodietapp
Prep Time: 30 Mins
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Servings: 24
Ingredients: 15
If you’re a health-conscious person and looking for some low-carb dessert recipes. Then these black-heart Halloween cupcakes are the perfect treat for this Halloween to try! They are super delicious and easy to make cupcakes.
29. Zombie Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by apumpkinandaprincess
Cook Time: 25 Mins
Servings: 16
Ingredients: 21
If you’re planning for a zombie Halloween party, then you must be ready with a zombie Halloween cupcakes recipe for the dessert. They are easy to cook and can be decorated with green zombies, blood drips, and bone sprinkles.
30. Halloween Cupcakes with Orange & Chocolate
Image and Recipe by chezlerevefrancais
Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time: 20 Mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients: 14
If you have a hectic schedule and didn’t get the time to prepare the Halloween dessert. Then you can have these Halloween cupcakes with orange & chocolate for the last minute also. You can make this with your kids; it will be super fun!
31. Easy Witch Cupcakes
Image and Recipe by thecraftingfoodie
Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 14
Servings: 15
Ingredients: 26
These witch’s hat cupcakes are a super easy and fun recipe for the festive season. I loved the idea of using an oreo ice-cream cone as a witch’s hat. For frosting, vanilla frosting is perfect to go with. Save this up for upcoming Halloween!
32. Blood Drip Cupcakes
Prep Time: 25 Mins
Cook Time: 1 Hour 25 Mins
Servings: 16-18
Ingredients: 18
These blood drip cupcakes are the perfect dessert for Halloween. The best thing about these cupcakes is the glass candy. It looks like real glass! Everyone who loves Halloween will surely fall for these delicious bloop drip cupcakes!
