Description
These Brownie Cupcakes are a decadent fusion of rich, fudgy brownies and light, fluffy cake, all topped with creamy buttercream frosting. Perfect for Halloween or any occasion, these cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat, combining two classic treats into one irresistible dessert. Whether you’re a fan of brownies or cupcakes, this recipe is sure to satisfy all your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Brownie Mix
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- Orange food coloring
- 20 Cupcake Liners
- 1 batch of The Best Buttercream Frosting
- Halloween DIY Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 20 cupcake liners.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the instructions on the box.
- Prepare the white cake mix according to the instructions on the box, then add orange food coloring until you achieve the desired shade.
- Add a spoonful of brownie batter to each cupcake liner, filling about one-third of the way.
- Cover the brownie batter with the orange cake batter, filling the liners about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare a batch of The Best Buttercream Frosting and frost each cupcake generously.
- Decorate with Halloween sprinkles and serve!
Notes
- Don’t overfill the cupcake liners to prevent overflow.
- You can store these cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze the unfrosted cupcakes for up to two months.
- Feel free to get creative with the frosting! Cream cheese or chocolate frosting would be delicious alternatives.
- If you prefer homemade mixes, you can substitute the boxed mixes with your favorite brownie and cake recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg