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Day of the Dead Cupcakes

Day of the Dead Cupcakes

  • Author: Jonathan
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Adaptable to gluten free, vegan options available

Description

Celebrate the vibrant tradition of the Day of the Dead with these colorful and festive cupcakes, bursting with warm spices and layered textures. Perfectly balanced with cream cheese frosting and customizable decorations like sugar skulls and edible flowers, these cupcakes bring joy and a modern twist to any festive table.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup milk or plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (bright pink, blue, yellow, green)

Frosting and Decoration

  • 1 batch cream cheese frosting
  • Edible sugar skull toppers
  • Colored sprinkles
  • Edible flowers

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with colorful cupcake liners. Measure all ingredients carefully to ensure perfect texture and rise.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to create a smooth, lump-free base.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until well blended. Add desired food coloring to the wet mixture for vibrant cupcake batter.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light, fluffy texture.
  5. Fill Cupcake Liners and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Frost: Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before spreading or piping cream cheese frosting decorated in Day of the Dead colors and patterns.
  7. Decorate: Finish by adding edible sugar skulls, brightly tinted sprinkles, and edible flowers to create the festive and iconic look.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for uniform batter mixing and better rise.
  • Do not overfill cupcake liners to prevent spilling and loss of shape.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
  • Experiment with mixing food colors for marbled or ombre effects in the frosting.
  • Use piping bags for precise and intricate decorative patterns typical of the Day of the Dead.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Day of the Dead, cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, festive, colorful, spiced, celebration, Mexican

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