Description
These Non-Spooky Black Cat Cupcakes are a delightful Halloween treat featuring a cute and fun design that’s perfect for all ages. With easy-to-follow decorating steps, these cupcakes are ideal for Halloween parties or festive family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of cake mix (chocolate or vanilla), prepared according to instructions (or homemade if preferred)
- Chocolate icing
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Butterscotch chips (for the nose)
- Yellow fondant (or yellow Smarties or M&Ms for the eyes)
- Chocolate taffy (or Tootsie Rolls, slightly warmed and rolled flat, for the ears)
- Extra chocolate sprinkles for the eyes
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes:
- Bake the cupcakes using the cake mix or homemade recipe according to the package or recipe instructions. Allow to cool completely.
- Frost the Cupcakes:
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with a generous layer of chocolate icing.
- Add “Fur” with Sprinkles:
- Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles over the frosted cupcakes to cover them completely, mimicking a cat’s fur.
- Create the Eyes:
- Roll small balls of yellow fondant or use yellow Smarties/M&Ms for the eyes. Flatten and attach to the cupcakes with a dot of icing. Add a chocolate sprinkle in the center for pupils.
- Add the Nose:
- Use a butterscotch chip for the nose, attaching it below the eyes with a small dot of icing.
- Shape the Ears:
- Soften a Tootsie Roll or chocolate taffy, roll it flat, and cut into triangles for the ears. Attach to the top of the cupcakes.
- Final Touches:
- Ensure all decorations are secure. Optionally, add whiskers with thin lines of icing.
Notes
- If using fondant, ensure it’s soft enough to shape easily.
- For a more pronounced “fur” effect, use a generous amount of chocolate sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg