Spooktacular Black Cat Cupcakes
These adorable Spooktacular Black Cat Cupcakes are not only a creative treat for your Halloween festivities but also a delightful dessert that is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With a moist chocolate cake base made from crushed Oreo cookie crumbs and topped with silky milk chocolate frosting, each cupcake is adorned with a whimsical cat face made from Halloween Oreo cookies, black licorice whiskers, and vibrant jelly bean eyes. Gather your friends and family for a fun baking session to create these cute feline-inspired cupcakes, perfect for parties, school events, or simply to indulge your sweet tooth this spooky season!
24
Servings
120
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Oreo cookie crumbs
1 1/4 cups (Crush Oreos into fine crumbs)
Chocolate cake mix
18 1/4 ounces (Prepare according to package directions)
Halloween Oreo cookies
24 pieces (Use for cat faces)
Milk chocolate frosting
16 ounces (Use for frosting and decorating)
Black licorice strings
as needed (Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces for whiskers and 3 inch pieces for tails)
Jelly beans
as needed (Cut in half for eyes)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
as needed (Use for ears)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare 24 standard muffin cups by spraying them with cooking spray and lightly dusting with flour. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions. Once mixed, gently fold in the Oreo cookie crumbs until evenly distributed.
4
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6
Remove the cupcakes from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
7
Meanwhile, create the cat faces: Take the Halloween Oreo cookies and use a small amount of milk chocolate frosting to attach the black licorice strings as whiskers, jelly bean halves as eyes, and chocolate chips as ears.
8
Allow the cat faces to set for at least 30 minutes to ensure they hold their shape.
9
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, generously frost each one with the remaining milk chocolate frosting.
10
Gently place a prepared cat face on the edge of each frosted cupcake. Finally, cut 3-inch pieces of black licorice strings and place them on the back half of each cupcake to represent the tails.
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
18g
Carbs
1g
Protein
8g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spooktacular Black Cat Cupcakes?
They are a creative Halloween dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake base with Oreo cookie crumbs, topped with milk chocolate frosting and decorated to look like cat faces.
How many cupcakes does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 24 standard cupcakes.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How do I prepare the muffin cups for baking?
Spray 24 standard muffin cups with cooking spray and lightly dust them with flour.
What is the primary ingredient for the cake base?
The base uses an 18.25 ounce package of chocolate cake mix and 1 1/4 cups of Oreo cookie crumbs.
How do I incorporate the Oreo crumbs into the batter?
Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions, then gently fold in the Oreo cookie crumbs until evenly distributed.
How much batter should I put in each muffin cup?
Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the prepared batter.
How long do the cupcakes need to bake?
Bake the cupcakes for approximately 25 minutes.
How can I tell if the cupcakes are done baking?
Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake; if it comes out clean, they are finished.
What is the first step after taking the cupcakes out of the oven?
Remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
What are the cat faces made from?
The cat faces are made using Halloween Oreo cookies as the base.
How do I attach the facial features to the Oreo cookies?
Use a small amount of milk chocolate frosting to attach the licorice, jelly beans, and chocolate chips.
What ingredients are used for the cat's whiskers?
Black licorice strings cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces are used for whiskers.
What should I use for the cat's eyes?
Use jelly bean halves to create vibrant eyes for the cats.
What ingredient serves as the cat's ears?
Semi-sweet chocolate chips are used for the ears.
How long should the decorated cat faces set?
Allow the cat faces to set for at least 30 minutes to ensure the decorations hold their shape.
What kind of frosting is used for these cupcakes?
The recipe calls for 16 ounces of milk chocolate frosting.
Where should the cat face be placed on the cupcake?
Gently place a prepared cat face on the edge of each frosted cupcake.
How do I make the cat's tail?
Cut 3-inch pieces of black licorice strings and place them on the back half of each cupcake.
How many calories are in one Spooktacular Black Cat Cupcake?
Each cupcake contains 120 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cupcake has 5 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a single cupcake?
There are 18 grams of carbohydrates per cupcake.
How much sugar is in each serving?
Each cupcake contains 8 grams of sugar.
Does this recipe contain protein?
Yes, each cupcake provides 1 gram of protein.
Are these cupcakes suitable for kids' parties?
Yes, they are described as a fun and adorable treat perfect for kids, school events, and Halloween parties.
What is the preparation for the Oreo crumbs?
The Oreos should be crushed into fine crumbs before being added to the batter.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 7 main ingredients: Oreo crumbs, cake mix, Halloween Oreos, frosting, licorice, jelly beans, and chocolate chips.
What flavor is the frosting?
The frosting is milk chocolate.
Can I make these for school events?
Absolutely, they are specifically mentioned as being perfect for school events and festivities.
What makes the base of the cupcake unique?
The unique moist texture and flavor come from folding crushed Oreo cookie crumbs into a standard chocolate cake mix.