32 Easy Halloween Cupcakes Recipes (2024)

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Easy Halloween Cupcakes Ideas

We have 32 fun and easy Halloween cupcakes ideas you can try. They will be the hit of the party!

From pumpkins and spiders to ghosts and monsters, there is something for everyone! Let the kids help and everyone will have a blast.

Grab some piping bags and icing and let’s get creative with these easy Halloween cupcake ideas.

If you want to add a healthy treat, try these Jack O Lantern Oranges.

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25 Halloween Cupcake Ideas

Whether you’re looking for a fun treat for your party guests, or a sweet treat to celebrate Halloween. Don’t miss these delicious cupcakes. The only thing I love more than cupcakes, are themed cupcakes.

We love that there are so many easy and delicious cupcake ideas. These cupcakes are perfect for parties or snack times.

Halloween Cupcakes are so fun!

No need to buy store bought treats for your next Halloween party. These cupcake ideas are so fun.

From chocolate cake and white chocolate to pumpkin spice cupcakes and chocolate cupcake, there is something to please everyone.

These cupcakes recipes are sure to be a hit.

Easy Decorations for Halloween Cupcakes:

These Halloween Cupcakes can easily be decorated with Halloween candy, sprinkles and more. Cupcake decorating is fun with food coloring, candy corn and more.

Use a piping tip to easily decorating the cupcakes. There are many decorating ideas to use on these cupcakes.

1. Reese’s Cup Werewolf Cupcakes

The werewolf cupcakes are adorable and easy to make. This idea is so creative using Reese’s cups. Who doesn’t love a chocolate and peanut butter cupcake? These are sure to be hit at your next party.

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Reese’s Cup Werewolf Cupcakes

This Halloween turn store-bought treats into adorably cute and slightly scary cupcake toppers. It's easy to make a whole pack of theseReese's Cup Werewolf Cupcakesfor this fun holiday.

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2. Easy spider cupcakes

Make spider cupcakes with pretzel sticks with simple ingredients. This is so easy and fun. Kid’s will love helping to make these. These make a fun and festive treat for your next Halloween party.

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Spider Cupcakes

I just know that your family and friends will love making these easy Spider cupcakes. In just minutes your kids will have made the cutest Spider Cupcakes.

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3. Halloween Black Cupcakes

Add a cherry on top for this simple but cute Halloween treats idea. Adding the cherry on top of the cupcake is makes it look beautiful.

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Halloween Black Cupcakes Cherry Filling

These halloween black cupcakes with cherry filling make ascrumptiouslyspooktacular dessert!

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4. Orange Halloween Cupcakes

Mini cupcakes are perfect for little hands. The orange and white is so pretty and the pumpkin just tops it all off. The cream cheese frosting is so good and easy to make.

These Jack O Lantern Cupcakes are fun to make.

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Orange Halloween Cupcakes

These orange Halloween cupcakes are the perfect pumpkin alternative!They taste just like a Creamsicle: a tantalizing combination of smooth vanilla and juicy orange fruit.

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5. Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

The pumpkin stems are pretzel sticks that make these Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes so fun to make.

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Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

Nothing says fall fun like heading to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin for a Halloween jack-o-lantern.This is a great dessert to serve after coming home from the pumpkin patch!

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6. Spider Cupcakes

Oreos and black icing create a spider design. These cupcakes are so fun and delicious. Kid’s will love the googly eyes and the Oreo topping.

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Spider Cupcakes for Halloween

Easy to make spider cupcakes with a pumpkin cupcake base and cream cheese frosting! With grain-free, gluten-free, whole grain, all-purpose flour options. Can also be made vegan. Perfect for Halloween!

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7. Witch Hat Cupcakes

Layer candy to make a witches hat on these festive cupcakes. The green icing really adds to it. Top with a delicious buttercream frosting to make these witch hat cupcakes.

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Witch Hat Cupcakes

Witch Hat Cupcakes that take just 5 ingredients to make! You kids will love helping you make these fun and easy Halloween cupcakes!

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8. Ghost Cupcakes

Make a ghost face on cupcakes with mini chocolate chips and marshmallow cream. This is incredibly cute and tasty and easy to make. Start with a boxed cake mix and add batter to cupcake liners for a delicious treat.

9. Caramel Skull Cupcakes

Caramel and chocolate make a decadent skull cupcake perfect for Halloween. These cupcakes will add a spooky touch to your Halloween gathering.

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Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes

These Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes are deliciously moist, with big swirls of vanilla buttercream and a gooey caramel center. The best part? They’re topped with homemade gold caramel skulls!

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10. Witch’s Brew Cupcakes

All the green and black combine for a perfect treat for Halloween. Combine the ingredients in a large bowl with a stand mixer and a paddle attachment. The mixture cooks in a cupcake pan for a delicious treat.

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Witch Brew Halloween Cupcakes

Simple decorations turn your favorite devil’s food cake mix or gluten free cupcake recipe into a fun spooky treat for every little witch, ghoul, or goblin that starts.

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11. Monster Claw Cupcakes

Monster Claw Cupcakes are so easy to make. Take these to your next Halloween party. They are fun and festive and the kids will love the way they look.

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Monster Claw Cupcakes

Halloween Cupcake ideas are a must for a frightfully fun Halloween Party.These spookycupcakerecipes & ideas makeHalloweenso much sweeter for everyone.

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12. Pretzel Spider Cupcakes

Use frosting to “glue” the pretzel legs together for a creative twist on these spider cupcakes. I love the long “legs” and how festive these cupcakes are.

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Pretzel Chocolate Spiders

These cute littleDIY Pretzel & Chocolate Spidersare such a fun and festive Halloween treat! With chocolate bodies and pretzel legs, you can use these spooky spiders as cake and cupcake toppers or enjoy them on their own!

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13. Reese’s Frankenstein Cupcakes

Make Frankenstein easily with Reese’s cups and other candy. You will love these yummy cupcakes and how easy they are to make.

Reese’s peanut butter cup is my favorite candy and making into cupcakes makes the perfect dessert.

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Reese’s Frankenstein Cupcakes

Reese’s Frankenstein Cupcakes make with M&M’s, chocolate chips, sprinkles. green frosting and topped with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for the fabulous head of hair!

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14. Cauldron Cakes

This is a fun twist on regular cupcakes. Loaded with chocolate flavor that is fun to make.

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Cauldron Cakes

These mini cakes just look hard to make. But with this easy recipe, you will be making them for all your holiday parties.

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15. Dirt Cupcakes

Turn a classic dessert into a fun cupcake for Halloween. We love adding in some gummy worms to make this complete. My kids always love this baking treat.

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Dirt Cupcakes

Dirt cupcakes are a delicious chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting “dirt” Oreo crumbs and wiggly gummy worms for a delicious spooky treat.

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16. Witch’s Broom Cupcakes

I love how they used pretzels for the broom handle. The icing makes a “yummy” broom too.

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Witch’s Broom Cupcakes

Get the kids involved and make the perfect Halloween Cupcakes.

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17. Monster Strawberry Cupcakes

Incorporate healthy fruit into cupcakes with these “monster” strawberries.

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Monster Strawberry Cupcakes

These strawberries have come alive! Moist strawberry cupcakes with vanilla buttercream and crushed oreo cookies with a frightening strawberry monster. These Monster Strawberry Cupcakes will make a killer impressionat your next Halloween party!

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18. Pumpkin Spice Pudding Halloween Cupcakes

Yum! Pumpkin Spice! Top with a black cat and cool sprinkles for a fun treat. Impress your family and friends this Halloween with this delicious treat.

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Pumpkin Spice Pudding Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Pudding Halloween Party Cupcakes: A moist fluffy cupcake with tons of Fall flavor. Adding pumpkin spice pudding to your cake mix not only offers a fluffy cupcake but also lends all the fall flavors without the expense of buying the spices.

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19. Spider Web Cupcakes

You will never believe just how easy it is to make spider webs on cupcakes. Plus, they taste pretty amazing too.

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Spider Web Halloween Cupcakes

This spooky cupcake will be a hit at your next party.

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20. Pumpkin Oreo Cupcakes

Pumpkin adds a pretty splash of color and the contrast is awesome with the black oreos. Oreo fans will love the pumpkin recipe. If you are a fan of pumpkin dessert, make this cupcake recipe.

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Pumpkin Oreo Cupcakes

Fluffy pumpkin cupcakes topped with a cream cheese Oreo frosting.

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21. Pumpkin cupcakes

Layers of orange frosting make a beautiful pumpkin here. Top with green gummy candy to complete the look.

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Pumpkin Halloween Cupcakes

The orange frosting makes the cupcakes so festive!

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22. Adorable Mummy Cupcakes

Drizzle icing to make mummy cupcakes for a festive treat. The googly eyes sticking out are too cute.

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Mummy Cupcakes

These Mummy Cupcakes are a fun and spooky Halloween treat that kids will love. Perfect for serving at a Halloween party!

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23. Monster Cupcakes

Kid’s will love all the candy eyes in these colorful treats. These monsters are so cool.

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Monster Cupcakes

These Monster Cupcakes are so cute and easy to make it’s spooky! Cake mix and an easy buttercream come together to create these creepy treats.

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24. Spider Web Cupcakes

These spider web cupcakes are always fun to make! Start with a cake mix for an easy treat.

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Spider Web Cupcakes

Make these tastySpider Web Cupcakesfor your next Halloween party. It’s such an easy Halloween recipe to make and looks festive for the season.

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25. Jack O Lantern Cupcakes

We love these fun and festive cupcakes. They are easy to make with simple ingredients.

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Jack O Lantern Cupcakes

TheseJack-O-Lantern Cupcakesare perfect for all your Halloween parties. They are easy to make and sure to be a crowd favorite.

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26. Snickers Cupcakes

My two favorite desserts, snickers and cupcakes.

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Snickers Cupcakes

Snickers Cupcakesstart with a chocolate cupcake filled with caramel and peanuts. Then everything is topped with peanut butter frosting for a luscious treat.

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27. Orange Soda Cupcakes

These cupcakes are a fun and festive Halloween Cupcake.

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Orange Soda Cupcakes

Do you know someone that loves orange crush soda? They will love these easyOrange Crush Cupcakesand delicious frosting. Perfect for a birthday party, cookout or anytime of the year.

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28. Smores Cupcakes Recipe

Skip the campfire and make these cupcakes.

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Smores Cupcakes Recipe

Chocolate Cupcakes, toasted Marshmallow frosting and graham crackers come together for the bestSmores Cupcakes. Everything you love about s’mores is packed into these luscious cupcakes.

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29. Caramel Apple Cupcake Recipe

Combine two of your favorites into one delicious treat.

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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

These deliciousCaramel Apple Cupcakesare the best way to usher in fall. Moist cupcakes loaded with apples and applesauce for double the apple flavor. A decadent caramel frosting tops them off beautifully. Popsicle sticks not optional.

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30. Bloody Eyeball Cupcakes

These cupcakes are going to so perfect to serve this Halloween.

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Bloody Eyeball Cupcakes

These cupcakes are perfect for your Halloween Party

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31. Graveyard Cupcakes

No Halloween party isn’t complete without these Graveyard Cupcakes.

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Graveyard Cupcakes

Graveyard Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any Halloween party! They’re so easy to make and a lot of fun to display.

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32. Cat and Moon Halloween Cupcakes

These Halloween Cupcakes are fun for all ages.

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Moon Black Cat Halloween Cupcakes

The moons are sparkly discs of melted candy coating and the kitty cats are easy to use cake novelties, which make these treats both quick and fun to make with kids.

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How do you make cupcakes look fancy? ›

More Toppings for Cupcakes

Try these bonus decorating ideas: Sprinkles – Top your cupcakes with nonpareils, rainbow sprinkles, or something a little more fun. Fruit – Sliced fruit like lemon wedges, strawberries, or peaches pressed into the frosting makes a lovely fresh garnish for cupcakes.

What can I put on top of cupcakes? ›

Nutella, jelly or jam, honey and sprinkles,powdered sugar, marshmallows, whipped cream, caramel sauce, fresh fruit, syrups and edible flowers, candies, chocolates, nuts, real flowers. All put on after baking….. Originally Answered: What other toppings can I add to a cupcake other than frosting?

What is a cake without frosting called? ›

Cake fanatics, try this new frosting technique: the naked cake. With barely-there icing, you can see all the goodness you're about to slice into.

What is a substitute for frosting? ›

In conclusion, there are many alternatives to buttercream frosting that you can use to ice your cake. Ganache, cream cheese frosting, whipped cream frosting, fondant, and meringue frosting are all excellent options that are easy to make and delicious to taste.

What are Elvis cupcakes? ›

Banana cupcakes with fluffy peanut butter frosting topped with bits of bacon, “you can't help falling in love” with these Elvis Cupcakes!

What is the rarest cupcake? ›

The Golden Phoenix cupcake debuted in Dubai and clocks in at 645 British pounds – over $1,000 U.S. dollars. It is wrapped in 23 carat gold and is made with flour that is imported from Italy. The entire thing is also completely edible.

What is the cake eaten at Halloween? ›

Barmbrack are usually eaten around Halloween in Ireland. In times gone by, items were added to the cake a piece of cloth, a coin, and a ring. Whoever got the cloth would not be rich, the person that got the coin would come into money and the person that got the ring would be wed within the year.

How do you jazz up cupcakes? ›

Adding a handful of sprinkles, chocolate/peanut butter/toffee chips, candy, fresh fruit, or coconut to the cake mix will not only make your cupcakes look better, but they will also taste better. Ditch canned icing. You will be surprised by how much better your cupcakes taste.

What kind of frosting is best for decorating cupcakes? ›

Buttercream is the most popular type of frosting largely because of its few ingredients and easy application. Classic buttercream requires beating butter into icing sugar until you reach a frosting consistency. It's not possible to over beat this type of frosting, so the longer you beat it, the fluffier it gets.

Can you use candy melts on cupcakes? ›

REMOVE cupcakes from freezer. Dip each cupcake's frosting into the candy melt. Let the candy melt harden for a few minutes and serve.

What should I decorate my cupcakes with? ›

Here are some ideas: Frosting: Frosting is a classic way to decorate cupcakes. You can use a variety of frosting flavors, such as vanilla, chocolate, cream cheese, or buttercream, and pipe it onto the cupcakes in various designs using a piping bag and tips. Sprinkles: Sprinkles add a fun and colorful touch to cupcakes.

Can you put sprinkles on cupcakes without icing? ›

The most common and easiest way to decorate a cupcake is with frosting. If you want to bake cupcakes but don't have any icing on hand, there are a few other things you can use to top your tasty treats. Most people think that sprinkles can't go on a cupcake without frosting, but that's not true.

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