Spiced Spider Cupcakes

These spiced spider cupcakes are the perfect treat for Halloween parties or spooky-themed events. Moist and flavorful, these cupcakes are made with a combination of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, giving them a cozy fall flavor. Topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and spooky spider decorations, these cupcakes are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Get ready to impress your guests with these frightfully cute treats!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• For the cream cheese frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Black food coloring gel
• Chocolate sprinkles or candy eyes, for spider decorations

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
9. In the meantime, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and well combined.
11. Add black food coloring gel to achieve a spooky black color for the frosting.
12. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top of each cupcake.
13. For the spider decorations, place two chocolate sprinkles or candy eyes on each cupcake to represent the spider's eyes.
14. Use more chocolate sprinkles to create spider legs by placing them evenly around the edges of the cupcake.
15. Serve and enjoy these spooktacular spiced spider cupcakes!

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