Our Easy Halloween Cupcakes are a great way to celebrate without too much fussing. We use a boxed cake mix. The fun goes into decorating the cupcakes with Oreos and sprinkles. Want a spookier cupcake? You will love my ghoulishly delicious Severed Finger Cupcakes.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Using a boxed cake mix gives you extra time to focus on decorating the Halloween cupcakes.
- These cupcakes are an easy Halloween treat that is fun to make with the kids.
Ingredient List
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- Box of cake mix: I use chocolate but any of your favorites can work. Having a party, use 2 or 3 different types for variety.
- Ingredients on the box to make your cupcakes.
- Halloween Oreos: If using regular Oreos, color the frosting orange.
- Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers: variations can be white or purple melting wafers.
- Halloween Sprinkles: use your favorite festive designs.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- As we said above, Halloween Oreos are used and their insides are orange which makes the icing.
- Regular Oreos can be used. You will need to color them with orange food coloring.
- For best results use a piping bag with a star tip.
- No piping bags, use a plastic storage bag and cut a piece off the bottom corner. The frosting will not have fluting but will coat your cupcake.
- Be sure to let your cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Chocolate cupcakes: If you prefer homemade, use our double chocolate cupcake recipe.
- Frosting: We use the cream from the Oreos. Any favorite frosting can be used.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - The cupcakes can be made and kept undecorated for 2 days in an airtight covered container.
Once decorated, the cupcakes can be kept in an airtight covered container for 1 to 2 days.
Freezer Instructions: The cupcakes can be made ahead and frozen, undecorated in a freezer-safe container for 1 month.
Serving Suggestions
Our Mummy Pizza Bread would be a festive easy dinner for Halloween fun.
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📖 Recipe
Spooktacular Halloween Cupcakes
Enjoy fabulous easy Halloween cupcakes using a box cake mix. The fun goes into the decorating the cupcakes with an orange Oreo buttercream frosting. Topped with and sprinkles and chocolate dipped Oreo cookies.
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Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 624kcal
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Ingredients
Cupcake
- 1 box box chocolate cake mix, 15.5 ounce box Note 1
Oreo Cookie Decorating
- 2 packages Halloween Oreos Note 2 (the cookie is decorated and the filling is added to the frosting)
- 8 ounce bag, melting chocolate
- 4 ounces Halloween sprinkles separate from the sprinkles used for the cupcakes.
Orange Oreo Frosting
- 3 cups unsalted butter, room temperature Note 3
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 16 cookies Halloween Oreos You will use the whole cookie Note 2
- 5-7 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream Note 4
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Halloween sprinkles
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Instructions
Make the cupcakes
- Prepare the cupcakes according to the instructions given on the box.
- Check for doneness. ( Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake, it should come out clean.)If they are not done, check again every three minutes until they are done.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
Prepping the Oreo Cookies
- While the cupcakes are baking, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Carefully remove the orange cream from 16 Halloween Oreos. Set aside the orange cream.
- Carefully separate the Oreos, remove the orange cream from 16 Halloween Oreos. Be sure the side that has no Oreo creme. Set aside the orange cream.
- Using a heat safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers until smooth.
- Dip half of each cookie into the chocolate.
- Place onto the cookie sheet and sprinkle some halloween sprinkles.
- Let the sprinkles set. Keep to the side until ready to top the cupcakes.
Orange Halloween cupcakes
- Using a standing mixer combine the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, orange Oreo creme and mix on medium speed until combined and smooth.
How to decorate Halloween Cupcakes
- Scoop 1 cup of orange frosting into the piping bag and set aside
- Using the orange frosting, scoop a small amount into the ice cream scooper and place onto the top of the cupcake and spread slightly into a thick disk.
- Pour the Halloween sprinkles into a deep bowl. Dip the top of the cupcake frosting into the sprinkles.
- Then, use the prepared piping bag with frosting and tip to pipe the frosting into the center of the semi-frosted cupcake.
- Carefully place the decorated Oreo onto the side of the frosting.
- Sprinkle some more halloween sprinkles on top.
NOTES
Note 1: Use any of your favorite flavor cake mix for the cupcakes. Also from scratch cupcakes can be made. Follow the directions on the cake mix to make the cake. Be sure to gather the ingredients for the cake such as eggs, water, and vegetable oil.
Note 2: The filling of the Oreo goes into the frosting. The cookies are decorated and placed in the cupcake.
Note 3: Ingredients should be at room temperature to blend well.
Note 4: Start with 5 Tablespoons and add more as needed for the proper consistency.
Storage:
The cupcakes can be made 2 days ahead. Store in a sealed plastic storage container. Once cupcakes are decorated, they can be kept up to 1-2 days. Again, keep in a covered container.
I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 4mg
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📖 Recipe
Spooktacular Halloween Cupcakes
Enjoy fabulous easy Halloween cupcakes using a box cake mix. The fun goes into the decorating the cupcakes with an orange Oreo buttercream frosting. Topped with and sprinkles and chocolate dipped Oreo cookies.
Print
Pin
Rate
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 624kcal
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
Cupcake
- 1 box box chocolate cake mix, 15.5 ounce box Note 1
Oreo Cookie Decorating
- 2 packages Halloween Oreos Note 2 (the cookie is decorated and the filling is added to the frosting)
- 8 ounce bag, melting chocolate
- 4 ounces Halloween sprinkles separate from the sprinkles used for the cupcakes.
Orange Oreo Frosting
- 3 cups unsalted butter, room temperature Note 3
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 16 cookies Halloween Oreos You will use the whole cookie Note 2
- 5-7 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream Note 4
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Halloween sprinkles
Save the Recipe?
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Instructions
Make the cupcakes
- Prepare the cupcakes according to the instructions given on the box.
- Check for doneness. ( Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake, it should come out clean.)If they are not done, check again every three minutes until they are done.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
Prepping the Oreo Cookies
- While the cupcakes are baking, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Carefully remove the orange cream from 16 Halloween Oreos. Set aside the orange cream.
- Carefully separate the Oreos, remove the orange cream from 16 Halloween Oreos. Be sure the side that has no Oreo creme. Set aside the orange cream.
- Using a heat safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers until smooth.
- Dip half of each cookie into the chocolate.
- Place onto the cookie sheet and sprinkle some halloween sprinkles.
- Let the sprinkles set. Keep to the side until ready to top the cupcakes.
Orange Halloween cupcakes
- Using a standing mixer combine the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, orange Oreo creme and mix on medium speed until combined and smooth.
How to decorate Halloween Cupcakes
- Scoop 1 cup of orange frosting into the piping bag and set aside
- Using the orange frosting, scoop a small amount into the ice cream scooper and place onto the top of the cupcake and spread slightly into a thick disk.
- Pour the Halloween sprinkles into a deep bowl. Dip the top of the cupcake frosting into the sprinkles.
- Then, use the prepared piping bag with frosting and tip to pipe the frosting into the center of the semi-frosted cupcake.
- Carefully place the decorated Oreo onto the side of the frosting.
- Sprinkle some more halloween sprinkles on top.
NOTES
Note 1: Use any of your favorite flavor cake mix for the cupcakes. Also from scratch cupcakes can be made. Follow the directions on the cake mix to make the cake. Be sure to gather the ingredients for the cake such as eggs, water, and vegetable oil.
Note 2: The filling of the Oreo goes into the frosting. The cookies are decorated and placed in the cupcake.
Note 3: Ingredients should be at room temperature to blend well.
Note 4: Start with 5 Tablespoons and add more as needed for the proper consistency.
Storage:
The cupcakes can be made 2 days ahead. Store in a sealed plastic storage container. Once cupcakes are decorated, they can be kept up to 1-2 days. Again, keep in a covered container.
I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 4mg
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