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Spiced Caramel Halloween Graveyard Cupcakes

Spiced Caramel Halloween Graveyard Cupcakes

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 1 dozen
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons caramel sauce
  • 1/3 c. milk

For the frosting:

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 4 c. powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons caramel sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons milk

For decorating:

  • Halloween sprinkles
  • Candy Tombstones optional
  • Candy bones optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add in the egg and caramel sauce and mix well.
  • Add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until combined. Add the milk and mix until well combined. Add the remaining flour and mix well.
  • Divide the batter between the cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl beat the butter on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add in the powdered sugar a cup at a time and beat until well combined.
  • Add in the caramel sauce and milk and beat at medium speed until the mixture is smooth. If needed add in a bit more powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Place the frosting in a piping bag and pipe onto the cupcakes.
  • Dip the edges of the cupcakes into Halloween sprinkles.
  • Top with edible tombstones and bones if desired.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original recipe