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Frightfully Delicious Halloween Cupcakes

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These delightful strawberry-flavored cupcakes are the perfect spooky treat for Halloween gatherings, guaranteed to impress both kids and adults!

Ingredients

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  • 1 box of strawberry cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • Required oil, eggs, and water (as per box instructions)
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup strawberry syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions.
  2. Prepare Muffin Pans: Line two muffin pans with cupcake liners.
  3. Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix with the required oil, eggs, and water. Mix until well combined.
  4. Fill Cupcake Liners: Pour the batter into the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
  5. Bake: Place the pans in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Make the Frosting: Cream the softened butter until fluffy, then mix in the strawberry jam.
  8. Add Sugar and Flavor: Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  9. Frost the Cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the strawberry icing.
  10. Decorate: Create squiggly ridges on top of each cupcake using a piping bag.
  11. Drizzle with Syrup: Drizzle strawberry syrup over the frosted cupcakes.

Notes

For a spooky look, consider adding food coloring to the frosting and topping with edible glitter or Halloween-themed sprinkles.

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