Cheesecake Stuffed Halloween Cupcakes: Spooktacular Treats!
Delicious Halloween-themed cupcakes filled with creamy cheesecake, perfect for spooky celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup orange food coloring
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the cake batter.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drop a spoonful of the cheesecake mixture into the center of each cupcake.
- Top with remaining cake batter to cover the cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- Mix powdered sugar with orange food coloring to create frosting.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with Halloween sprinkles.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips to the cake batter.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance.