Description
Halloween is all about fun in the kitchen—and these Googly Eyes Monster Cupcakes bring it in spades! Imagine supremely moist, fudgy chocolate chip cupcakes topped with fluffy, brightly colored buttercream and crowned with candy eyes that stare right back at you. They’re not scary—they’re silly, playful, and guaranteed to spark giggles before the first bite. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or just a cozy night of monster-making with family.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
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2 large eggs, room temp
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup buttermilk (or milk + ½ tbsp lemon juice/vinegar)
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½ cup chocolate chips
For the frosting & decorations:
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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2–3 tbsp milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Gel food coloring (orange & green)
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Candy googly eyes (various sizes)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with festive liners.
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Dry mix – Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
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Wet mix – Beat sugars and oil until sandy. Add eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk.
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Combine – Gently fold dry into wet until just blended.
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Fold in chips and divide batter into liners, filling ⅔ full.
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Bake 18–20 min, until a toothpick comes out with crumbs. Cool fully.
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Make frosting – Beat butter until creamy. Add sugar gradually, then vanilla and milk. Beat until fluffy. Divide, tint with gel colors.
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Decorate – Spread or pipe frosting generously, then press on googly eyes to bring your monsters to life.