Daddy Longlegs Cupcakes

Transform your dessert table into a fun, spooky spectacle with these irresistible Daddy Longlegs Cupcakes! Perfect for Halloween parties or any occasion that calls for a playful treat, these moist chocolate cupcakes are crowned with rich, velvety cocoa frosting and decorated with candy eyes, mini pretzel spider legs, and a sprinkling of chocolate sprinkles for added texture. Made from simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, these cupcakes balance creativity with delectable flavor. With just 30 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of baking, they’re as quick to make as they are adorable. Whether you’re entertaining kids or impressing guests, these creepy-cute cupcakes are sure to steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cups Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Boiling water
• 1 cups (softened) Unsalted butter
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cups Cocoa powder (for frosting)
• 3 tablespoons Milk (for frosting)
• 48 sticks Mini pretzel sticks
• 24 pieces Candy eyes
• 0.25 cups Chocolate sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.

Step 4

Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal. Mix until smooth.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 7

Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

To prepare the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder while continuing to mix.

Step 9

Add the milk and beat the frosting until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with a little more milk or powdered sugar if needed.

Step 10

Frost the cooled cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag.

Step 11

Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles over each frosted cupcake for texture.

Step 12

Break the mini pretzel sticks in half to create spider legs. Insert 4 pretzel halves on each side of the cupcakes to resemble legs, for a total of 8 legs per cupcake.

Step 13

Place two candy eyes on each cupcake to complete the Daddy Longlegs look.

Step 14

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2119.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7405.3

Total Fat 259.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 640.2mg	0%
Sodium 3070.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1328.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 89.0g	0%
Total Sugars 950.0g
Protein 90.1g	0%

Vitamin D 185.8IU	0%
Calcium 709.0mg	0%
Iron 48.1mg	0%
Potassium 4420.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.1%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 66.4%