Easy Monster Cupcakes

Transform your dessert table into a playful masterpiece with these Easy Monster Cupcakes—perfect for Halloween parties, kids' birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a whimsical treat! This recipe combines a simple vanilla cupcake base with vibrant, colorful frosting to craft edible monsters topped with candy eyes, sprinkles, and other fun accents. Ready in under 40 minutes, these delightful cupcakes are both beginner-friendly and completely customizable with your favorite food coloring and decorations. Create one-eyed creatures, multi-eyed monsters, or let your imagination run wild with spooky textures and goofy faces. These monster cupcakes aren't just a hit with kids; they're guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone who dares to take a bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0 food coloring (variety of colors)
• 2 cups frosting (store-bought or homemade)
• 0.5 cup candy eyes
• 0.25 cup sprinkles
• 0.25 cup chocolate chips or other edible accents (for faces)

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 mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the softened butter and beat on low speed until the mixture becomes crumbly.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Divide the frosting into small bowls and tint each with a few drops of food coloring to create fun monster colors (purple, green, orange, etc.).

Step 10

Use a spoon, spatula, or piping bag fitted with a round or star tip to frost the cupcakes. Create swirls or textured 'monster fur.'

Step 11

Add candy eyes in fun arrangements (e.g., one-eyed, two-eyed, or multiple eyes) to bring the monsters to life.

Step 12

Sprinkle on edible decorations like sprinkles or chocolate chips to give the monsters additional features such as noses or scars.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your spooky, adorable monster cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1506.6 grams (1506.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5671

Total Fat 211.80g	272%
Saturated Fat 101.00g	505%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 647mg	216%
Sodium 2880mg	125%
Total Carbohydrate 897.50g	326%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 695.70g
Protein 44.60g	89%

Vitamin D 221IU	1105%
Calcium 423mg	33%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 906mg	19%

*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: 33.6%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 63.3%