35 Creepy and Cute Cupcake Ideas for Your Halloween Bash
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There's no need for a magic crystal ball: We already know these Halloween cupcakes will be a hit at any Halloween party this season. Whether you're looking for a delicious Halloween dessert for the class party or just want a fun fall activity to do with the kids, whipping up a batch of these festive cupcakes is the answer. From decadent cupcakes you can really sink your vampire fangs into to whimsical swamp-inspired bites, there's sure to be something here that speaks to you.
Some of these cupcakes take time to decorate, while others are easy to whip up last minute. Many of them can even be made with the help of a store-bought mix so you've got time to do everything else on your list, like finding a Halloween costume, decorating for the party, or watching back-to-back Halloween movies.
If you need even more spooky season inspiration, check out our roundups of the best Halloween snacks and Halloween dinner ideas.
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Frog and Lily Pad Mochi Cupcakes
Create your own swamp-like scene for Halloween with these unique cupcakes. They're made with matcha, mochiko (sweet rice flour) and chocolate frogs.
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Spiderweb Cupcakes
These creepy crawly cupcakes will stand out on any dessert table.
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Mummy Cupcakes
Your guests will be dying to unwrap one of these ghoulish treats.
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Cookie Bat Cupcakes
For an easy (and edible!) craft idea, make cute bats out of Oreos and peanut butter cups.
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Graveyard Cupcakes
Set a spooky scene on top of deep dark chocolate cupcakes.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
They may look simple on the outside but there's a whole lotta spice on the inside.
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Apple Pie Cupcakes
These seasonal treats made with homemade apple compote, luscious whipped cream and plenty of fall spices are what Halloween is all about.
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White Chocolate Ghost Cupcakes
Boo! Scarily cute ghosts are the perfect toppers for decadent chocolate cupcakes.
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Witch Cupcakes
Hats off to these witchy Halloween chocolate cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting and crafty cupcake liners.
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Chocolate Pecan Cupcakes
Inside these gorgeous cupcakes is the sweet surprise of a crunchy caramel-pecan filling. Kids and adults alike will love them.
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Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Ginger Meringue
These fall cupcakes bring together delicious sweet potatoes and fluffy ginger meringue that's toasted to perfection with the help of a kitchen torch.
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Pecan Cupcakes with Spiced Vanilla Frosting
Made with finely ground pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg, these spiced cupcakes are perfect for any fall holiday.
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Ricotta-Orange Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
Keep things simple with these decadent cupcakes that are elevated thanks to homemade ricotta in the batter and frosting. You can top them with some Halloween sprinkles for extra flair!
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Chocolate Skeleton Cookie Cupcakes
Putting cookies on cupcakes is definitely a good idea, especially when the cookies are as cute as these skeletons.
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Sugared Lavender Cupcakes
Turn these pretty cupcakes into terrifying treats with a little black icing to paint on bats, spiders or cats.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Witch Cupcakes
The decadent hazelnut cream cheese frosting on these spooky treats makes them pretty sweet.
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Vanilla Cupcakes
What better base for frighteningly fun toppings than our best-ever vanilla cupcakes? Whip these treats up for endless festive possibilities!
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Carrot-Pineapple Cupcakes
Carrot, ginger and pineapple cupcakes are perfect for the season —top them with gummy googly eyes instead of dried pineapple for extra spook.
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Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
Add a few extra freeze-dried strawberries to the buttercream frosting to turn it blood-thirsty red.
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Berry-Stuffed Cupcakes
Use chocolate instead of vanilla cupcakes for a scarier effect.
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes
Use a pastry bag to easily pipe the luscious peanut butter filling to simple chocolate cupcakes. It's like your favorite Halloween candy in cupcake form!
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Ice Cream Cupcakes
It's the no-bake dessert of your dreams: Three layers of softened ice cream combined with your favorite add-ins (try leftover Halloween candy!) and a silky chocolate topping.
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Mouse Cupcakes
It's a mouse... duh! Give your cupcakes a cute costume with tinted coconut for the mice and flattened circus peanuts for the cheese.
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Boston Cream Cupcakes
Vanilla cupcakes stuffed with vanilla pudding and topped with a silky chocolate glaze make the most delicious base to add spooky shapes and terrifying toppers.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Orange Sour Cream Frosting
For the ultimate easy Halloween dessert, take a can of pure pumpkin and turn it into a batch of moist and creamy cupcakes.
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Bat Cupcakes
This recipe takes your basic cupcake and elevates it with fondant bat toppers made using cookie cutters, plus a seasonal spider web wrapper that's perfect for Halloween.
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Zombie Brain Cupcakes
These spooky cupcakes couldn't be simpler to make. The key is adding a little bit of green food coloring to the vanilla frosting and topping it all off with some blood-red gel frosting for extra flair.
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S'mores Cupcakes
Warning: Everyone is going to ask you to make these cupcakes for all future events once they get a taste. These are made with melty chocolate, toasted marshmallow and plenty of graham crackers.
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Hocus Pocus Cupcakes
If your family's Halloween tradition involves watching the Hocus Pocus movies, you have to make these whimsical cupcakes inspired by the films. All you need is white chocolate and a little bit of food coloring.
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Frankenstein and His Bride Cupcakes
Pile on the buttercream frosting to transform these chocolate cupcakes into Halloween's greenest monster.
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Spider Cupcakes
This eek-worthy dessert crawls to life with spun-sugar webs.
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Candy Corn Cupcakes
The ultimate Halloween sweet, in cupcake form! Don't tell, but we might prefer that marshmallow frosting-topped version over the original candy.
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Ghost Cupcakes
These sweet treats are deliciously spooky — and easy to make! Just use store-bought cake mix and whisk together a quick, creamy marshmallow frosting.
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Kitten Cupcakes
These cute chocolate cupcakes are perfect for a festive Halloween bash! Just watch out for anyone dressed as a dog...
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Cupcake Scarecrow
Something tells us this won't scare anyone away from the dessert table, but you can try! Pre-made cupcakes, fun decorations and delicious homemade buttercream make it a cinch to put together.
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