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Candy Corn Cupcakes

Candy Corn Cupcakes That Bring Halloween to Life

These delightful Candy Corn Cupcakes celebrate Halloween with vibrant colors and easy-to-follow steps.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt use sparingly
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best results
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk low-fat options may alter texture
  • 5 drops Gel Food Coloring (Yellow & Orange) use for vibrant colors
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • cupcake tray
  • piping bags

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Candy Corn Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add large eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with whole milk until just blended.
  4. Divide the batter into two bowls; tint one with yellow food coloring and the other with orange.
  5. Line cupcake tray with paper liners. Add spoonful of yellow batter to the bottom, then spoon orange batter on top.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and heavy cream until smooth.
  8. Divide frosting into three bowls; tint one yellow, one orange, and leave one white.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes using different colored frostings to create a candy corn effect.
  10. Optionally sprinkle mini candy corn or festive sprinkles on top for added charm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing; allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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