{"id":44463,"date":"2024-10-18T07:37:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/?p=44463"},"modified":"2025-09-08T14:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:05:04","slug":"frankenstein-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frankenstein-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Frankenstein Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a Frankenstein face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2.jpg\" alt=\"3 Frankenstein Cupcakes on colorful wrappers.\" class=\"wp-image-62889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a7%aa-spooky-halloween-frankenstein-cupcakes\">&#129514; Spooky Halloween Frankenstein Cupcakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to bring your Halloween baking to life with these adorably spooky Frankenstein cupcakes. They&rsquo;re the perfect treat for your monster mash, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/halloween-dessert-recipes\/\">Halloween party<\/a>, or just a fun afternoon activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These Frankenstein cupcakes are all about the decorating, so we&rsquo;re keeping it simple with the cupcakes themselves &ndash; you can use your favorite cake mix, or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/cupcakes\/\">homemade cupcake recipes<\/a> linked below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow along with the photo tutorial or video walkthrough, and you&rsquo;ll have an army of Franken-licious monsters in no time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-border has-background has-quinary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">&#127875; More Halloween Treats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/tag\/halloween-recipes\/\">Halloween baking inspiration<\/a> with our most popular&nbsp;Halloween dessert recipes: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/web-stories\/melting-chocolate-skulls-halloween-recipe\/\">Melting Chocolate Skulls<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/slice-and-bake-halloween-cookies\/?swcfpc=1\">Slice and Bake Halloween Cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/witchs-brew-halloween-punch\/?swcfpc=1\">Witch&rsquo;s Brew Halloween Punch<\/a>, and much more!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\" open><summary><span><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><\/span><\/summary><ul><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a7%aa-spooky-halloween-frankenstein-cupcakes\">&#129514; Spooky Halloween Frankenstein Cupcakes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-63064\">Frankenstein Cupcakes Recipe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#steps\">&#128248; Photo Tutorial: How to Make Frankenstein Cupcakes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tips\">&#128161;Tips For Success<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%92%ad-faqs\">&#128173; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients needed for Frankenstein Cupcakes with labels.\" class=\"wp-image-62895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-ingredients-text.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep these tips in mind as you prepare to make your Frankenstein cupcakes. (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Cupcakes and Frosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Cupcakes:<\/span><\/strong> You&rsquo;ll need 24 baked and cooled cupcakes. You can make cupcakes from scratch (try one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/cupcakes\/\">our favorite cupcake recipes<\/a>!) or use your favorite box mix. I used white cupcakes for my little monsters, but you can make any flavor you like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Unsalted butter and salt:<\/span><\/strong> I like to control the amount of salt in my frosting. I used unsalted butter and then added salt. If you don&rsquo;t have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter and omit the salt. The butter should be&nbsp;at cool room temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Milk:<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;Use a little milk to adjust the consistency of the frosting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Vanilla extract:<\/span><\/strong> Good-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a> makes a simple vanilla buttercream extra-tasty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Powdered sugar:<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;One of the key ingredients to making American Buttercream is powdered sugar. You&rsquo;ll want to measure it and then sift it into the mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Decorations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Tootsie Rolls:<\/span><\/strong> We&rsquo;ll use a few <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FADqIA\" data-eafl-id=\"63031\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tootsie Roll Midgees<\/a> to create Frankenstein&rsquo;s neck bolts. If you don&rsquo;t have Tootsie Rolls in your part of the world, you could also use <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4feJTbM\" data-eafl-id=\"70738\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">black fondant<\/a>, gumpaste or taffy. You could even try small chocolate candies, bits of pretzel, or just more black buttercream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Chocolate jimmie sprinkles:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> I think Frankenstein is rockin&rsquo; his <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47qKtQ7\" data-eafl-id=\"62996\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">chocolate jimmie<\/a> hairdo, but you can substitute as needed. Crushed Oreos, fondant or even just plain frosting would give the illusion of hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Gel food coloring:<\/strong><\/span> I use and love Americolor brand gel food coloring. It&rsquo;s highly concentrated so you only need a little to achieve deep coloring. I used <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gRvisc\" data-eafl-id=\"63032\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">electric green<\/a> for the base frosting that creates the face and unibrow, and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2fcbdfO\" data-eafl-id=\"51388\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">super black<\/a> to dye the frosting for his hair, mouth and scars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Candy eyeballs<\/strong>:<\/span> To complete Frankenstein&rsquo;s face, I used <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ze4dCa\" data-eafl-id=\"53723\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">small candy eyeballs<\/a>. They are pretty easy to find, but you can also use M&amp;Ms, Sixlets or small round sprinkles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4.jpg\" alt=\"2 Frankenstein Cupcakes on purple wrappers.\" class=\"wp-image-62891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, you won&rsquo;t need much to make Franken-dorable cupcakes&ndash;just a few baking basics! (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fceeb5 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Piping bags and couplers:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>I like these <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Jvbt80\" data-eafl-id=\"52401\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">piping bags<\/a> (I wash them and re-use them to reduce waste!) and these <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3StUqWn\" data-eafl-id=\"53727\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">couplers<\/a>. You can also <a href=\"#tips\">make your own piping bags<\/a> from plastic zipper bags. If you go this route you won&rsquo;t need couplers or tips, either.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fceeb5 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Piping tips:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>I&rsquo;d recommend using a small round tip like <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U4DCHH\" data-eafl-id=\"70582\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wilton Tip #1<\/a> for the mouth and scar, and a slightly larger small round tip like <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gZJsE7\" data-eafl-id=\"70585\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wilton Tip #6<\/a> for the unibrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fceeb5 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Cupcake liners:<\/span><\/strong> I used plain <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SMLZWl\" data-eafl-id=\"54420\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">black cupcake liners<\/a> when I baked my cupcakes. However, you can have fun when it&rsquo;s time to serve them by dressing them in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Zjhqdz\" data-eafl-id=\"54421\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">solid colored rainbow liners<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QAZARo\" data-eafl-id=\"63034\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Halloween cupcake liners<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-cupcake has-background has-pattern-tertiary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading\">Ready to Make These?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"#recipe\">recipe below<\/a> &#128071;&#128071;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll below the recipe for&nbsp;<a href=\"#steps\">step-by-step photos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read important <a href=\"#tips\">FAQs<\/a> and&nbsp;more<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-quick-links cwp-large style-square layout-grid\"><div class=\"block-quick-links__header\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">&#129505; More Halloween Cupcakes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"block-quick-links__inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/spiderweb-cupcakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Close up of 2 Spiderweb Cupcakes and 2 chocolate spiders with giant black spiders in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-cupcakes-square-FEATURED-IMAGE.jpg\"><span>Spiderweb Cupcakes and Chocolate Spiders<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Close up of a Stamped Halloween Cupcake in a purple wrapper.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/stamped-halloween-cupcakes-15-sq-featured-image.jpg\"><span>Stamped Halloween Cupcakes<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/brain-cupcakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Close up of Brain Cupcake in black cupcake liner.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/brain-cupcakes-square.jpg\"><span>Brain Cupcakes<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/candy-corn-cupcakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"A Candy Corn Cupcake on a white plate, cut in half to show the hidden frosting candy corn inside.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/candy-corn-cupcakes-square.jpg\"><span>Candy Corn Cupcakes<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Close up of a Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Cupcake with bite removed to show interior.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cupcakes-7-FEATURED-IMAGE.jpg\"><span>Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Skulls<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/cookie-monster-cupcakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Close-up of Cookie Monster Cupcake with cookies on the side.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cookie-monster-cupcakes-square-1.jpg\"><span>Cookie Monster Cupcakes<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-border has-background has-tertiary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p 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solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-square-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-300x300 size-300x300\" alt=\"Close up of a Frankenstein Cupcake on a purple wrapper.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-square-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-square-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-square-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-square-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-square-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-square-1-96x96.jpg 96w, 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onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"><\/polygon><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from 1 vote<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a Frankenstein face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Decorating Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yields<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-63064 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-bold\" data-recipe=\"63064\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#d2016f\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-bold\">cupcakes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-63064-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-63064-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"63064\" data-servings=\"24\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-63064-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"24\" data-recipe=\"63064\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"24\" data-recipe=\"63064\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"24\" data-recipe=\"63064\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-63064 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"63064\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Standard\">US Standard<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"63064\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--senary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cupcakes<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;24 baked and cooled cupcakes, from scratch or your favorite mix, I used white cupcakes\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baked and cooled cupcakes<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">from scratch or your favorite mix, I used white cupcakes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Frosting<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 lb unsalted butter, at cool room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at cool room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 TBSP milk, can substitute water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">can substitute water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 TBSP vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;28 oz powdered sugar, [adjustable](7 cups)[\/adjustable], sifted after measuring\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">28<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(7 cups)<\/span>, sifted after measuring<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To Decorate<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Black gel food coloring, I used Americolor brand, Super Black\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2fcbdfO\" data-eafl-id=\"51388\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Black gel food coloring<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I used Americolor brand, Super Black<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Green gel food coloring, I used Americolor brand, Electric Green\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HrP7o9\" data-eafl-id=\"55036\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Green gel food coloring<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I used Americolor brand, Electric Green<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;12 Tootsie Roll Midgees, or black fondant or gumpaste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Tootsie Roll Midgees<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or black fondant or gumpaste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Chocolate jimmies, or other sprinkle of choice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Chocolate jimmies<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or other 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class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place the butter in the bowl of a large stand mixer. Beat on medium speed with a paddle attachment until very white and pale, about 3-4 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Turn the speed lower, and add 1 tablespoon of milk, the salt, and the vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well incorporated with the butter.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">With the mixer running on low, slowly add the powdered sugar. Once all of it is added, stop and scrape down the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl, then mix the buttercream on medium speed for 30 seconds.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">If the buttercream is too stiff for your needs, add the remaining tablespoon of milk, a little at a time, and mix it in well. You can adjust the final texture by adding more powdered sugar or milk until you like the consistency.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Color the Frosting<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Separate out about a quarter of the buttercream and place it in a small bowl. Dye this portion black, using good-quality powder or gel food coloring, like Americolor Super Black. (If you don&rsquo;t mind some chocolate flavor, you can also add 1\/4 cup black cocoa powder to reduce the amount of food coloring needed).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Dye the remaining three quarters of the frosting a bright vibrant green &ndash; I used Americolor Electric Green gel food coloring.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">You can use the colored frosting right away, but it&rsquo;s best to chill it for at least 1 hour before use. See Note below.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Frost the Cupcakes<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">When you are ready to frost the cupcakes, place some green frosting into a piping bag fitted with a plain coupler or large round tip, like Ateco tip #809.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper. Pipe a large round ball of green frosting on top of a cupcake (approximately 3 TBSP). <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Invert the cupcake and gently press it onto one of the lined baking sheets so that the frosting spreads evenly and covers the top of the cupcake. Leave it upside-down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Chill the cupcakes for 30 minutes in the freezer or 60 minutes in the refrigerator, until the buttercream is very firm. Peel the cupcakes off the parchment, revealing a completely flat buttercream layer on top.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Decorate the Cupcakes<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the black frosting into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip (I used Wilton tip #1).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Give Frankenstein hair by piping around the top of a cupcake and adding a jagged bottom border. Fill in the center of the squiggly shape with black frosting. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Right away, spoon chocolate jimmies onto the black buttercream and press down gently so they adhere. (Tip: to prevent the jimmies from sticking to the rest of the face, cover the green portion with a small piece of parchment paper.) Repeat with all of the cupcakes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-3-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To make a slightly thick unibrow, attach a small round piping tip, like Wilton tip #6, to the piping bag filled with green frosting. Pipe a straight or wavy unibrow just below the sprinkle hairline.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-3-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place 2 small candy eyeballs below the unibrow. Then use the piping bag filled with black frosting to pipe a zig-zag mouth and sewn-up scar.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-3-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Make the neck bolts: unwrap each Tootsie Roll and cut them in half widthwise. Then cut each piece in half again so that you have a total of 48 pieces of candy. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-3-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pick up a piece of Tootsie Roll and use your fingers to gently start rolling downward to elongate the candy. Keep rolling downward until the Tootsie Roll piece begins to look like a neck bolt. Repeat this process until all 48 pieces are prepped.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-3-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To prevent droopy decorations, attach the neck bolts shortly before serving. Insert a Tootsie Roll neck bolt into the outer rim of the green frosting on the right and left side of the smile. Serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-63064-step-3-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Store extras in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If they have been chilled, allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture. <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-63064-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Recipe Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Make, color and chill the frosting in advance.<\/strong> Black frosting is one of the most difficult colors to make. Giving the frosting time to sit for for 24 hours allows the color to fully develop and makes a more vibrant black. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;ve got time, make and color the buttercream a day before you want to use it.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can actually make and color the frosting several days in advance if desired! Place the colored frosting in an airtight container and press a layer of cling wrap directly on top of the frosting. When you&rsquo;re ready to use it, let it come to room temperature on the counter, then beat it on medium speed until it regains its light, creamy texture.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Adjust the frosting consistency.<\/strong> <span data-slate-fragment=\"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\">Many factors affect frosting texture, including the brand and temperature of the butter, and the temperature of your kitchen, so don&rsquo;t be afraid to play around at the end to get a texture you&rsquo;re happy with.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Tootsie Roll neck bolts.<\/strong> If you are making your cupcakes in advance, wait to insert the candy neck bolts until just before serving. They tend to get <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>soft and droopy with time<\/strong> and may look wilted if they are inserted too early.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-measuring-tips\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Measuring Tips<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Our recipes are developed using weight measurements, and we highly recommend using a kitchen scale for baking whenever possible. However, if you prefer to use cups, volume measurements are provided as well. PLEASE NOTE: the adage &ldquo;8 oz = 1 cup&rdquo; is NOT true when speaking about weight, so don&rsquo;t be concerned if the measurements don&rsquo;t fit this formula.<\/p>\n\t\t<p>Want to learn more about baking measurements and conversion?<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#measurements\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-63064-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">cupcake<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">449<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">64<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">42<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">192<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">49<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">52<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">497<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);background-color: 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var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);\">Tried this recipe?<\/span><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\">Snap a pic and hashtag it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/SugarHero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">#SugarHero<\/a>. We love to see your creations on our Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elabau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">@elabau<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps\">&#128248; Photo Tutorial: How to Make Frankenstein Cupcakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s that step-by-step overview I promised for how to decorate Frankenstein Cupcakes! You can find more detailed instructions in the <a href=\"#recipe\">recipe card<\/a> above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70478\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1.jpg\" alt=\"Green frosting being piped onto a cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70477\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hand pressing a cupcake upside down on parchment paper to flatten the buttercream.\" class=\"wp-image-70477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pipe Frosting On Top<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Prep baking sheets and decorations. <\/strong>Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and place the smaller decorations in their own bowls. Set all items aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fill piping bag.<\/strong> Fit a piping bag with a large round tip, like Ateco #809, or coupler, and fill it with green frosting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pipe frosting ball. <\/strong>Pipe a large round ball of frosting on top of a cupcake (approximately 3 TBSP).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70476\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hand pressing an upside down cupcake to flatten the buttercream.\" class=\"wp-image-70476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1801\" data-id=\"70475\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4.jpg\" alt=\"Hand displaying a cupcake with flattened green buttercream.\" class=\"wp-image-70475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Turn upside down and press.<\/strong> Turn the cupcake upside down and gently press it onto a lined baking sheet so that the frosting spreads evenly and covers the top of the cupcake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chill until firm. <\/strong>Repeat this frosting technique for all the cupcakes. Place them in the freezer for 30 minutes or the refrigerator for 60 minutes, until very firm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peel the cupcakes<\/strong> off the parchment, revealing a completely flat buttercream layer on top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1801\" data-id=\"70474\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5.jpg\" alt=\"Frankenstein Cupcake with black hair piped on top.\" class=\"wp-image-70474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-5.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70473\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl sprinkling brown sprinkles on top of a Frankestein Cupcake to look like hair.\" class=\"wp-image-70473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create the Hair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Prep black frosting. <\/strong>Fit another piping bag with black frosting and a small round tip, like Wilton round tip #1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pipe frosting hair. <\/strong>Make the hair by piping along the top edge of the cupcake and then make a squiggly line that connects frome one side to the other. Fill in the center of the squiggly shape with black frosting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprinkle with chocolate jimmies. <\/strong>Right away, sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on top of the black frosting and press gently so they stick. <strong>Tip:<\/strong> cover the green part of the cupcake with a strip of parchment during the sprinkle step to keep it clean. Repeat until all the cupcakes have sprinkle hair. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70472\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7.jpg\" alt=\"A Frankenstein Cupcake with a piped unibrow and two candy eyes.\" class=\"wp-image-70472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70471\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8.jpg\" alt=\"A Frankenstein Cupcake with a black piped mouth and scar.\" class=\"wp-image-70471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-8.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Add Facial Details<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Create green brow.<\/strong> Attach a small round piping tip, like Wilton tip #6, to the piping bag filled with green frosting. Pipe a unibrow just below the hairline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add eyes, mouth and scars. <\/strong>Place 2 small candy eyeballs below the unibrow. Pipe on a black zig-zag mouth and scar\/stitches. Continue adding facial details until all the cupcakes have a face.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70470\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9.jpg\" alt=\"Hand modeling a tootsie rool to make neck bolts for Frankenstein Cupcakes.\" class=\"wp-image-70470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-9.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1801\" data-id=\"70469\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10.jpg\" alt=\"Finger pressing candy neck bolts on a Frankenstein Cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-process-10.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Shape Tootsie Rolls. <\/strong>Cut 12 small Tootsie Rolls in half lengthwise. Cut each piece in half again, so that you have 48 pieces of candy total. Take a Tootsie Roll and pinch gently on the bottom half of the piece and use your fingers to gently roll downward until the candy is elongated on one side. Repeat this process until you have 48 neck bolts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insert neck bolts. <\/strong>Insert a neck bolt into the outer rim of the green frosting on the right and left side of the smile on each cupcake. <strong>Tip<\/strong>: Tootsie Rolls tend to get&nbsp;soft and droopy with time and moisture, and may look wilted if they are inserted too early.&nbsp;Add the neck bolts just before serving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-5.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment of Frankenstein Cupcakes on colorful wrappers.\" class=\"wp-image-62892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-5.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">&#128161;Tips For Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few tips to help you make the best Halloween cupcakes ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Making sure the sprinkles stick: <\/strong>The frosting used in this recipe is an American-style buttercream (made primarily with powdered sugar and butter). It will form a crust as it sits at room temperature, so <strong>you will need to work in batches of 2-3 cupcakes at a time<\/strong> when attaching the sprinkle hair. This will help prevent the frosting from crusting over before covering it with sprinkles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frosting consistency: <\/strong>Many factors affect frosting texture, including the brand and temperature of the butter, and the temperature of your kitchen, so don&rsquo;t be afraid to play around at the end to get a texture you&rsquo;re happy with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tootsie Roll neck bolts:<\/strong> If you are making your cupcakes in advance, wait to insert the candy neck bolts until just before serving. They tend to get <strong>soft and droopy with time<\/strong> and may look wilted if they are inserted too early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"These spooky Frankenstein Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween! Use this easy cupcake decorating technique to make a monster face from buttercream and sprinkles on the cupcake flavor of your choice. #sugarhero #frankensteincupcakes #halloweencupcakes #scarycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Frankenstein Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-7.jpg\" alt=\"A Frankenstein Cupcake on a purple wrapper.\" class=\"wp-image-62894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/frankenstein-cupcakes-7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%92%ad-faqs\">&#128173; FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728340694974\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if my sprinkles don&rsquo;t stick?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you wait too long to add the sprinkles, the frosting will start to crust and they won&rsquo;t stick well. If the frosting does start to crust, you can brush the top of the black squiggle frosting hair with a bit of water or thinned-out corn syrup to get the sprinkles to stick.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697241850529\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if I don&rsquo;t have piping bags and tips?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you don&rsquo;t have piping bags and tips on hand, you can use Ziplock bags, and cut a small hole in one of the corners to pipe frosting through. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1729121194314\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to make ultra Black Frosting<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you&rsquo;ve ever tried to make black frosting, you&rsquo;ll agree that it is one of the most difficult colors to make. Your best chance of success is to use a high-quality gel or powdered food coloring, and to make the frosting at least a day in advance. <br><br>I use and recommend Americolor Ultra Black food coloring, but other gel and powdered options will also work. Just avoid liquid color, which is not as strong and will require a LOT of coloring to get your desired shade. <br><br>After mixing in the coloring, it ESSENTIAL to give it time to sit and deepen. This extra time allows the color to fully develop and makes a more vibrant black.&nbsp;I recommend making and coloring the buttercream a day before you want to use it.<br><br>And, if you don&rsquo;t mind some chocolate flavor, you can also add 2-3 TBSP <strong>black cocoa powder<\/strong> to the frosting to reduce the amount of food coloring needed. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697241851989\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Storage Information<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Frosting.<\/strong> If you choose to chill your frosting before decorating, you&rsquo;ll want to cover each bowl with plastic wrap. Press the plastic wrap downward until it touches and covers the top of the frosting. Contact with the plastic wrap will prevent a crust forming on the top of the frosting. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week. When you are ready to use it, let it come to room temperature and then whip on medium until it&rsquo;s light and fluffy again.<br><br><strong>Cupcakes.<\/strong> Store extras in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If they have been chilled, allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-quick-links cwp-large style-circle layout-flex\"><div class=\"block-quick-links__header\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">Browse More:<\/p>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"block-quick-links__inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/halloween-dessert-recipes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slice-and-bake-halloween-cookies-square-2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Plate of baked Slice and Bake Halloween Cookies with a bite taken out of the front cookie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slice-and-bake-halloween-cookies-square-2-300x300.jpg 300w, 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