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Jack-o-Lantern Cupcakes

Delightful vanilla cupcakes decorated with orange frosting to resemble cute jack-o-lanterns, perfect for fall festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour A staple ingredient for baking.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Provides sweetness to the cupcakes.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 2 large eggs Bind the ingredients together.
  • 0.5 cups milk Adds moisture to the batter.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder Helps the cupcakes rise.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the cupcakes.
For Decoration
  • Orange and green frosting store-bought or homemade Essential for the jack-o-lantern look.
  • to taste Candy decorations (like chocolate chips or edible eyes) For adding fun faces to the cupcakes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you gather your ingredients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat until creamy.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture while alternating with the milk. Make sure everything is mixed nicely!
  5. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners and fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
Baking
  1. Place the cupcake pan in the oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Check for doneness by sticking a toothpick in the center and ensuring it comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
Decorating
  1. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with orange frosting to resemble pumpkins.
  2. Use the green frosting to create stems and add your candy decorations!
Serving
  1. These cupcakes are now ready to bring some festive joy to your table!

Notes

Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze them for up to a month. Refresh frosting if needed upon thawing.