
Easy Spider Cupcakes Recipe for Halloween
I love spider cupcakes for Halloween. Gruesome food ideas always entertain the children.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves: 12
Ingredientsβ’
175g (6 oz) Stork tub
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175g (6 oz) golden caster sugar
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300g (11 oz) self raising flour, sieved
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3 medium eggs
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5 tablespoons milk
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Β½ teaspoon baking powder
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100g cooked pumpkin or butternut squash, mashed
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50g chocolate and hazelnut spread
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Zest of 1 orange
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Topping
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115g icing sugar
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A little orange juice
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55g (2 oz) plain chocolate, melted or use chocolate and hazelnut spread
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Liquorice sweets and laces to decorate
Method
1. Place 12 muffin cases into a muffin tray.
2. Place the first six ingredients into a bowl, and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth.
3. Stir in pumpkin mash and orange zest and divide half the mixture evenly between the paper cases, add a half teaspoon chocolate spread and then top with remaining mix.
5. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes oven 200Β°C, 180Β°C (fan assisted), Gas mark 6 for 20-25 minutes.
6. Add a little orange juice to the icing sugar until thick and spread over the muffins. Pipe the melted chocolate in 4 circles over the top and then drag a skewer through to give the cobweb effect. Place the sweets and laces on top to look like a spider
I hope you try these spider cupcakes.
You might also wish to check out recipes for fiendish cupcakes or carrot muffins as Halloween treats. If craft is your thing check out a spooky Halloween project for the family to get involved with.

8 Comments
Louise Barrett
ooh I have a little pumpkin that needs using up. I like the sound of these. The kid is away with Granny so I won’t even need to share π
Laura
My kids would love these. Even though im not a great baker will give these a go for sure.
viewfromthebeachchair
Super cute idea for a fun party! #twinklytuesday
Mummy here and there
These look awesome Halloween treats X #twinklyTuesday
mackenzieglanville
I think I can handle the web, but I could not put the spider in my mouth lol, he would have to be removed! thanks for being part of this weeks #ABloggingGoodTime
Kate (@Newmummykate)
These look brilliant! Great idea for a Halloween party. Thanks for linking up #twinklytuesday
nightwisprav3n
Spiders are so creepy. Even the fakes ones but now I’m in the mood for cupcakes lol! #ABloggingGoodTime
mummyinatutu
Oooo I might have to try these with Alyssa!
Thanks for linking to #ablogginggoodtime