Frankenstein Cupcakes
Spooky and fun, these Frankenstein-themed cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties or any celebration. Decorated with vibrant green and black, they are sure to delight guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 24 pieces baked and cooled cupcakes (from scratch or mix, white flavor)
Frosting
- 1 lb unsalted butter (at cool room temperature)
- 2 TBSP milk (can substitute water)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 TBSP vanilla extract
- 28 oz powdered sugar (sifted after measuring)
Food Coloring
- Black gel Black gel food coloring (Americolor Super Black)
- Green gel Green gel food coloring (Americolor Electric Green)
Decorations
- 12 pieces Tootsie Roll Midgees (or black fondant or gumpaste)
- as needed Chocolate jimmies (or other sprinkle of choice)
- 48 pieces small candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Prepare the frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Divide frosting and tint with black and green gel food coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with green frosting.
- Use black frosting to add hair and facial features, and attach candy eyeballs.
- Decorate with Tootsie Rolls for bolts and sprinkles for extra detail.
Notes
Ensure frosting is well mixed and colors are vibrant for best visual effect.