Step into Halloween fun with these Spooky Eyeball Cupcakes that are as scary as they are sweet. Moist chocolate cupcakes meet a swirl of frosting and ghoulish eyeball candies for the ultimate party showstopper. They’re easy to make, kid-approved, and guaranteed to disappear quickly at your spooky gathering. Add a few red frosting veins for an extra “bloodshot” effect, and you’ve got a dessert that screams Halloween. Whether you’re baking with kids or prepping for a costume bash, these cupcakes bring the perfect mix of fright and delight.
Spooky Halloween Eyeball Cupcakes Recipe
These Spooky Halloween Eyeball Cupcakes are chocolatey, fun, and creepy in the best way—perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
- Frost each cupcake generously with buttercream.
- Place one edible eyeball candy in the center of each cupcake.
- Use red gel icing to draw “veins” for a creepy bloodshot effect.
Notes
- Use black cupcake liners for extra Halloween vibes.
- You can swap chocolate cupcakes for vanilla if preferred.
- Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.