Description
These Brownie Cupcakes combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the light, fluffy sweetness of orange-colored white cake, topped with creamy buttercream frosting and festive Halloween sprinkles. Perfect for a spooky celebration or any time you want a fun twist on classic cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1 box Brownie Mix
Cake Batter
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- Orange Food Coloring (amount as needed to achieve desired color)
Frosting and Decoration
- 1 batch The Best Buttercream Frosting
- Halloween DIY Sprinkles
- 20 Cupcake Liners
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Mix the brownie batter according to the directions on the brownie mix box until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Cake Batter: Mix the white cake mix as directed on the box, then add orange food coloring until the batter reaches a vibrant orange hue.
- Layer Batter in Liners: Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin. Spoon a portion of brownie batter into each liner, filling about one-third of the way to allow room for the cake batter on top.
- Add Cake Batter: Carefully spoon the orange cake batter on top of the brownie batter, filling each cupcake liner about three-quarters full to ensure room for rising.
- Bake Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cupcakes for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with moist crumbs.
- Prepare Frosting: While cupcakes cool, make a batch of The Best Buttercream Frosting according to your preferred recipe or the specified instructions.
- Frost and Decorate: Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, spread or pipe the buttercream frosting on top and sprinkle with Halloween DIY sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure not to overfill the cupcake liners to prevent spilling and uneven baking.
- Allow cupcakes to cool thoroughly before frosting to prevent melting.
- You can adjust the intensity of the orange color according to preference.
- Check doneness with a toothpick; brownie layers might be fudgier than regular cakes.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
