Spooky Surprise: Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes for Halloween

Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Today, I’m excited to share a spooky Halloween recipe that’s perfect for the season! These Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party or as a sweet treat for trick-or-treaters. The combination of pumpkin spice and a surprise “bug” inside will delight both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients:

• 200g pumpkin puree
• 180g flour
• 150g sugar
• 120g butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100g chocolate chips
• 10 gummy worms

Kitchen Tools:

• mixing bowl
• hand mixer
• cupcake tin
• mixing spoon

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing well. Slowly incorporate the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until a smooth batter forms. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

Line your cupcake tin with cupcake liners and fill each about 2/3 full with the batter. Before baking, push a gummy worm deep into the center of each cupcake, leaving the end poking out slightly. This will create a fun surprise for when the cupcakes are eaten!

Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool before serving.

Approximate total weight: 780g
Approximate number of servings: 12 cupcakes
Average weight per serving: 65g
Approximate calorie count per serving: 220 calories

One clever tip for these cupcakes is to add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for an extra burst of flavor and a hint of sweetness.

I hope you enjoy making these Creepy Crawly Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes as much as I do! Feel free to get creative with different fillings or decorations to make them your own. Happy Halloween!