Halloween Spider Cupcakes

Get into the spooky spirit with these delightfully creepy Halloween Spider Cupcakes—perfect for any festive gathering! These moist and rich chocolate cupcakes start with a simple homemade batter combining cocoa powder and boiling water for an irresistibly tender crumb. Topped with a generous layer of chocolate frosting, they’re dipped in chocolate sprinkles for a textured “spider body” effect. Each cupcake is brought to life with candy googly eyes and black licorice legs, creating an adorable—and slightly eerie—eight-legged treat. Easy to make and outrageously fun to decorate, these Halloween-themed cupcakes are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Perfect for school parties, Halloween celebrations, or just for a fun baking activity, these cupcakes are a deliciously spooky addition to your holiday dessert table!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.25 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 piece large egg
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup boiling water
• 1.5 cups chocolate frosting
• 0.5 cup chocolate sprinkles
• 24 pieces candy googly eyes
• 10 pieces black licorice strings

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, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 4

Carefully pour in the boiling water and gently stir until the batter is thin but smooth. Be cautious as the water is very hot.

Step 5

Evenly distribute the batter 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 in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, spread a thick layer of chocolate frosting on top of each one.

Step 9

Pour the chocolate sprinkles into a shallow bowl and dip the frosted tops of the cupcakes into the sprinkles, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 10

Attach two candy googly eyes to the top of each cupcake, pressing gently to adhere them to the frosting.

Step 11

Cut the black licorice strings into 3-inch pieces and press four pieces into each side of a cupcake to create spider legs.

Step 12

Repeat the decorating process for all cupcakes, then serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween Spider Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1992.2 grams (1992.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6634

Total Fat 177.70g	228%
Saturated Fat 60.40g	302%
Polyunsaturated Fat 43.40g
Cholesterol 201mg	67%
Sodium 4222mg	184%
Total Carbohydrate 1293.50g	470%
Dietary Fiber 55.90g	200%
Total Sugars 898.50g
Protein 64.40g	129%

Vitamin D 95IU	474%
Calcium 476mg	37%
Iron 35mg	195%
Potassium 3377mg	72%

*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: 22.7%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 73.6%