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Non-Spooky Black Cat Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Non-Spooky Black Cat Cupcakes are a fun, kid-friendly Halloween treat that’s perfect for parties and celebrations. Featuring moist chocolate cupcakes topped with rich chocolate frosting, black cat ears made from chocolate sandwich cookies, candy-coated eyes and noses, and licorice whiskers, these cupcakes combine easy baking with creative decorating for a festive and adorable dessert everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on box)

Frosting and Decorations

  • 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), halved with filling removed
  • Black sanding sugar or sprinkles (optional)
  • 24 yellow or green candy-coated chocolates (for eyes)
  • 12 pink candy-coated chocolates or mini pink candies (for noses)
  • Black licorice strings, cut into short pieces (for whiskers)
  • Mini chocolate chips or black gel icing (for pupils)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Cake Mix: Preheat your oven according to the cake mix box instructions. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and prepare the chocolate cake batter as directed on the box, including eggs, oil, and water.
  2. Bake Cupcakes: Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full with the batter. Bake as directed on the box, typically about 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
  3. Frost Cupcakes: Once cooled, frost each cupcake with a generous swirl of chocolate frosting. For an extra festive touch, optionally dip the tops lightly in black sanding sugar for a sparkly black finish.
  4. Make Cat Ears: Take chocolate sandwich cookies and carefully halve them, removing any filling. Press two cookie halves into the top of each frosted cupcake to form the cat ears, positioning them slightly angled to resemble ears.
  5. Create Eyes and Nose: Place two yellow or green candy-coated chocolates on each cupcake for eyes. Position a pink candy-coated chocolate or mini pink candy in the center below the eyes for the cat’s nose. Use mini chocolate chips or black gel icing to add pupils on the eyes.
  6. Add Whiskers: Use short pieces of black licorice strings on each side of the nose to mimic cat whiskers. Press them gently into the frosting so they stick.
  7. Serve or Store: Serve the cupcakes immediately for best texture and flavor, or store them in a cool place until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • These cupcakes are perfect for kid-friendly parties or Halloween celebrations that want to avoid scary decorations.
  • If you prefer, you can tint vanilla frosting black using gel food coloring for a lighter cake base and a different look.
  • Customize the cupcakes by using different colored candy eyes or noses for fun variations.

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