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Candy Corn Cupcakes

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 350
Delight in these colorful cupcakes with vibrant frosting and festive candy corn decorations, perfect for Halloween or fall celebrations.

Ingredients

Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • yellow and orange gel food coloring gel food coloring (for tinting)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (to reach desired consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients separately.
  • Combine wet and dry; divide batter and tint with food coloring.
  • Spoon yellow batter into liners, add orange on top, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Make frosting: beat butter, gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla, cream, and salt until smooth.
  • Cool cupcakes, frost generously, and decorate with candy corn and sprinkles.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors; adjust frosting consistency with heavy cream.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes