Description
These Nightmare Before Christmas cupcakes are a fun and spooky treat inspired by the beloved movie. Perfect for Halloween or any Tim Burton-themed party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 batch vanilla buttercream frosting
- Black and white fondant (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Frost the cupcakes with vanilla buttercream.
- Use black and white fondant to create Jack Skellington faces or other Nightmare Before Christmas decorations.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting colors.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Let fondant decorations dry for an hour before placing them on the cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Halloween cupcakes, Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington, spooky desserts, themed cupcakes