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Brownie Cupcakes with Orange Cake Batter and Halloween Sprinkles Recipe

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  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cupcakes 1x

Description

These Brownie Cupcakes are a delightful Halloween treat combining rich, fudgy brownie bottoms with fluffy orange-colored white cake tops. Topped with a creamy buttercream frosting and festive Halloween sprinkles, they offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors that’s sure to impress at any party or seasonal celebration.

Ingredients

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Brownie Layer

  • 1 box Brownie Mix (as per package)

Cake Layer

  • 1 box White Cake Mix (as per package)
  • Orange Food Coloring, a few drops

Frosting

  • 1 batch The Best Buttercream Frosting (recipe or store-bought)

Decoration

  • 20 Cupcake Liners
  • Halloween DIY Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Brownie Batter: Mix the brownie batter according to the directions on the box, ensuring it is smooth and ready for baking.
  2. Prepare Orange Cake Batter: Mix the white cake mix according to package instructions. Add orange food coloring gradually and mix until you reach a vibrant orange color.
  3. Layer Brownie Batter: Place cupcake liners into a muffin tin. Spoon brownie batter into each liner until it reaches about 1/3 of the way up the liner, ensuring a thicker layer of cake batter on top.
  4. Add Cake Batter: Carefully spoon the orange cake batter over the brownie layer, filling each cupcake liner about 3/4 full in total.
  5. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Bake the cupcakes for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake layer comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  6. Cool: Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  7. Prepare Frosting: Make the Best Buttercream Frosting following your favorite recipe or the referenced best buttercream recipe.
  8. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost each cupcake generously with the buttercream frosting.
  9. Add Sprinkles: Top each frosted cupcake with Halloween DIY sprinkles for a festive look.

Notes

  • You can customize the color of the cake batter with other food colorings to match different themes or events.
  • Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • If you prefer, use pre-made frosting to save time.
  • Test for doneness carefully; brownie batter at the bottom may require slightly longer baking time.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Brownie cupcakes, Halloween cupcakes, buttercream frosting, Halloween treats, layered cupcakes

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