Delicious and Spooky Pull-Apart Spider Web Cupcakes

These pull-apart spider web cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties or spooky-themed events. Made with delicious chocolate cupcakes and topped with creamy vanilla frosting, these cupcakes are both adorable and spooky. The pull-apart design allows guests to easily grab a cupcake while enjoying the intricate spider web pattern. Get ready to impress your guests with these spooky treats!

Ingredients

• For the cupcakes:
• - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• - ¾ cup granulated sugar
• - ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• - ½ teaspoon baking soda
• - ¼ teaspoon salt
• - ½ cup milk
• - ¼ cup vegetable oil
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 2 large eggs
• - ½ cup boiling water
• For the frosting:
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 4 cups powdered sugar
• - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• - 2-3 tablespoons milk
• - Black gel food coloring
• For the spider web design:
• - ½ cup chocolate chips
• - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add in the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
5. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full with the batter.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely.
8. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
9. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
10. If desired, add a few drops of black gel food coloring to achieve a dark gray color for the frosting.
11. Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them generously with the vanilla frosting.
12. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
13. Transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag or a small ziplock bag with the corner snipped off.
14. Starting from the center of each cupcake, pipe a spiral from the middle to the edge.
15. Using a toothpick or a skewer, drag lines from the center of the cupcake to the edge, creating a spider web pattern.
16. Repeat for all cupcakes.
17. Let the chocolate set before serving. Enjoy!

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