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Poison Apple Cupcakes: 1 Wicked Halloween Treat

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create spooktacular Poison Apple Cupcakes for Halloween. This recipe features moist chocolate cake filled with gooey caramel and topped with a sinister red glaze, resembling poisoned candy apples. They are a fun, quick, and visually striking dessert perfect for any Halloween gathering.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cupcake Batter:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
  • For the Caramel Filling:
  • 1 cup caramel sauce or soft caramels
  • For the Glaze and Decorations:
  • A few drops red gel food coloring
  • Green candy melts or fondant
  • Lollipop sticks or pretzel sticks
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • Buttercream or glaze for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine gently. Stir in hot coffee or boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Once cool, core the center of each cupcake.
  7. Fill the hollowed centers with caramel sauce.
  8. Place the removed cupcake tops back onto the filled cupcakes to seal.
  9. Prepare the glaze by mixing corn syrup with red gel food coloring.
  10. Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the red glaze. Let the glaze set slightly.
  11. Decorate with green candy melts or fondant leaves and insert lollipop or pretzel sticks for stems.

Notes

  • Use thick caramel sauce for the filling to prevent leakage.
  • Gel food coloring provides a vibrant red color without altering the glaze’s consistency.
  • Allow the glaze to set before adding decorations for better adhesion.
  • Cupcakes can be baked up to 24 hours in advance. Store cooled cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Caramel filling can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

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