Spider Cupcakes

Spider Cupcakes
  • PREP TIME
    1 hrs
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    274

Transform ordinary cupcakes into creepy-crawly delights! These Spider Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat, perfect for Halloween parties or any occasion where you want to add a touch of whimsy and deliciousness to your dessert table. A guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    50 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    241 mg
  • Sugar
    31 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Bake the cupcakes: Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions. (Prep: 10 min, Bake: 18-22 min).

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Recipe View Cool completely: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack. This is essential to prevent the frosting from melting. (Cooling: 30 min)

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Recipe View Prepare the licorice legs: Cut the black shoestring licorice into 3-inch sections. You'll need 6 pieces per cupcake to create the spider legs. (Prep: 10 min)

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Recipe View Frost the cupcakes: Working with one or two cupcakes at a time, generously frost the tops with white frosting. This will act as the base for your spider decorations. (Frosting: 15 min)

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Recipe View Attach the spider legs: Gently insert 3 licorice pieces on each side of the cupcake, angling them outwards to resemble spider legs. (Assembly: 20 min)

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Recipe View Add the fangs and eyes: Place two pieces of candy corn on the front of each cupcake to create fangs. Use two red hot candies above the fangs as eyes. (Assembly: 15 min)

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Recipe View Sprinkle with sugar: Finish by sprinkling orange decorator sugar over the frosted cupcakes for added visual appeal and a touch of sweetness. (Decoration: 5 min)

For a richer flavor, use a dark chocolate cake mix.
If you don't have orange decorator sugar, you can use orange sprinkles or finely grated orange zest.
Get creative with the eyes! Use different colored candies for a more whimsical look.
To make the spider legs more secure, you can dip the ends in melted chocolate before inserting them into the cupcakes.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 91 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Cielo Carter

    I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.

  • Bethel Vonrueden

    Easy to follow recipe and a fun project to do with the kids. The cupcakes were delicious!

  • Alexander Emard

    These were a huge hit at my daughter's Halloween party. Everyone raved about them!

  • Buster Nikolaus

    My kids absolutely loved these! They were so much fun to make together.

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