These spooky cupcake graves are a perfect Halloween treat for both kids and adults. The chocolate cupcakes are decorated with crushed cookies, gummy worms, and candy tombstones to create a graveyard scene that is both creepy and delicious. They are easy to make and will be a hit at your Halloween party.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)
- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 package gummy worms
- 1 package candy tombstones
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
Directions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake in cupcake liners.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor to create a dirt-like texture.
- Frost the cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
- Sprinkle the crushed cookies on top of the frosting to create the 'dirt' layer.
- Stick gummy worms into the cupcakes to look like they are coming out of the 'dirt'.
- Place candy tombstones on top of the cupcakes to complete the graveyard scene.
- Serve and enjoy your spooky cupcake graveyard!
Interesting Facts
The tradition of decorating graves with flowers and other items dates back to ancient times.
Halloween is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
Cupcakes became popular in the United States in the late 19th century.