Description
These Brownie Cupcake Halloween Treats are a delightful fusion of rich, fudgy brownie bases topped with festive orange cake layers, perfect for a spooky celebration. Finished with creamy buttercream frosting and decorated with Halloween-themed sprinkles, these cupcakes combine texture and flavor to enchant guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box Brownie Mix
Orange Cake Layer
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- Orange Food Coloring, as needed
Cupcake Assembly
- 20 Cupcake Liners
- 1 batch The Best Buttercream Frosting
- Halloween DIY Sprinkles, to decorate
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Mix the brownie batter according to the directions on the brownie mix box until smooth. Set aside the prepared batter for layering in cupcakes.
- Prepare Orange Cake Batter: Mix the white cake batter following the package instructions. Gradually add orange food coloring to achieve a bright, festive orange color suitable for the Halloween theme.
- Line Muffin Tin: Place cupcake liners into each cup of a standard muffin tin to prepare for batter filling.
- Layer Brownie Batter: Spoon the brownie batter into each cupcake liner, filling about one-third full. This creates a dense, rich brownie base within each cupcake.
- Layer Orange Cake Batter: Carefully spoon the orange cake batter over the brownie layer, filling each cupcake about three-quarters full. This layering balances the fudgy base with a fluffy, colorful cake top.
- Bake Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the layered cupcakes for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Cupcakes: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost and Decorate: Once cooled, frost the cupcakes generously with The Best Buttercream Frosting. Top with Halloween DIY sprinkles to add a festive and colorful finishing touch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present these festive cupcakes to guests and enjoy the combination of rich brownie, bright cake, and creamy frosting flavors perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Notes
- You can substitute homemade brownie and cake batter for a totally from-scratch version but be sure to keep the consistency similar for layering.
- Adjust the orange food coloring amount gradually to achieve your desired shade without overpowering the batter.
- For easier removal, let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- The Best Buttercream Frosting recipe can be tailored with vanilla, almond, or other flavor extracts for a personalized touch.
- Use festive Halloween sprinkles like bats, pumpkins, or ghosts to maximize the spooky theme of this treat.
