Graveyard Dirt Cupcakes: Easy, Festive Treats for Halloween Fun
Get ready for Halloween with these fun and easy Graveyard Dirt Cupcakes that are sure to delight both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 container chocolate frosting
- 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 10 gummy worms
- 10 chocolate gravestones
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with chocolate frosting.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies on top to create a dirt effect.
- Top each cupcake with gummy worms and chocolate gravestones.
Notes
- For a spooky effect, consider adding edible glitter or sprinkles.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg