Easy Halloween Worm Cupcakes

Delight your Halloween guests with these Easy Halloween Worm Cupcakes—a spooky, crowd-pleasing dessert that's as fun to make as it is to eat! These moist chocolate cupcakes, made from scratch with cocoa powder and a touch of vanilla, are topped with rich, velvety chocolate frosting and a clever "dirt" topping made from crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies. The highlight? Chewy gummy worms that look like they’re wriggling right out of the “ground,” making these treats perfect for your Halloween party spread. Ready in just 40 minutes and bursting with chocolatey flavor and creative flair, these Halloween cupcakes are a surefire hit for kids and the young at heart alike. Whether you're hosting a spooky soirée or looking for a fun baking project, these themed cupcakes will bring a festive and frightfully fun twist to your celebration.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup boiling water
• 1 cup chocolate frosting
• 1 cup crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies
• 12 pieces gummy worms

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.

Step 8

Once cooled, spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting over the top of each cupcake.

Step 9

Sprinkle the crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies over the frosting to resemble dirt.

Step 10

Press 1-2 gummy worms onto each cupcake, arranging them so they appear to be crawling out of the 'dirt'.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween Worm Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1344.2 grams (1344.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4941

Total Fat 191.30g	245%
Saturated Fat 53.90g	270%
Polyunsaturated Fat 48.70g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 3697mg	161%
Total Carbohydrate 836.40g	304%
Dietary Fiber 59.00g	211%
Total Sugars 508.70g
Protein 60.80g	122%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 304mg	23%
Iron 43mg	238%
Potassium 3081mg	66%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 63.0%