Brain Cupcakes
Deliciously spooky cupcakes that look like brains, perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 box chocolate cake mix Using a pre-made mix for convenience
- 3 pieces eggs Large eggs recommended
- 1 cup water At room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Topping
- 1 can white frosting The creamier, the better!
- to taste red food coloring For adding veiny details
- to taste chocolate syrup For drizzling
- to taste chocolate chips For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cupcake pan.
Mixing
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the greased cupcake pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Frosting and Decoration
- Frost each cupcake generously with white frosting, piped into a brain shape.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and use red food coloring for vein details.
- Top with chocolate chips for extra crunch.
Serving
- Serve at your Halloween party and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Freeze for up to a month. Consider adding vanilla or almond extract for more flavor.