Halloween Cupcakes

Friday, November 2, 2007

I made cupcakes for the Monday Night Football game a couple weeks ago. Since I made 2 batches, I froze 1/2 to save for Halloween. I took the cupcakes and frosting out of the freezer on the 29th and put them into the fridge. Then on the 30th I took them out and set them on the counter for about an hour before decorating them.

I had a lot of fun decorating them and I think they turned out great. One note about black frosting – it stains your mouth really bad!! With the mini cupcakes for MNF, I don’t think anyone noticed, but I ate one of the orange cupcakes and my tongue and teeth were black until I drank a glass of water. I told hubby to warn his coworkers before they took one!

Cupcakes, Dessert

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13 Responses to “Happy New Years Eve! And a New Frosting Recipe”

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Dorothy — December 31, 2009 at 4:03 pm

You’re right, that IS a very festive photo! The colors of the sprinkles are so vibrant and really pop against the dark background. Looks delicious!

I made the mini ham & cheese sandwiches…and WOW! They are fantastic! Thanks for the recipe.
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Carrie — December 31, 2009 at 5:52 pm

That frosting is really great and versatile! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Beautiful cupcakes!
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oneordinaryday — December 31, 2009 at 7:20 pm

They do indeed look festive.
Happy New Year!
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Kerstin — January 2, 2010 at 6:29 am

Mmm, they look great and I love the sprinkles on top! Happy New Year!
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Jen — January 2, 2010 at 10:22 pm

Dorothy – so glad you enjoyed the ham and cheese sandwiches!
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Daily — January 3, 2010 at 8:11 pm

wow, those cupcakes look amazing. I’ve got to try that frosting, since I typically am not a huge fan of a chocolate on chocolate–this seems to be a great alternative!
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Chocolate Shavings — January 7, 2010 at 2:31 pm

I’m always up for a new frosting recipe!
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Gala — January 7, 2010 at 5:42 pm

So cute and super festive!
Those liners are so cool, never seen neon ones.
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Karly — January 8, 2010 at 2:43 am

Ooh, I’ve never seen a buttercream frosting recipe with meringue powder before! I’ll have to try that. 🙂
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Memória — January 8, 2010 at 5:15 am

These are beautiful cupcakes! I just made chocolate cupcakes today. I wish I could frost mine as well as you do.
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Jacelyn — January 11, 2010 at 4:15 am

Hi, your cupcakes look lovely. Can i check if the coffee is added ice cold or room temperature?
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Jen — January 11, 2010 at 12:56 pm

Jacelyn – Room temperature coffee would work just fine.
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slicescakes — February 2, 2010 at 3:48 am

I’ve done a similar frosting with meringue powder but substitute half butter for half the shortening. Seriously, much nicer mouth-feel, and delish! Butter rules, but melts often, so half and half is a great compromise!
I love the sprinkles, AND the LINERS! I’ve been dying for a reason to buy greaseproof liners… mmmm.