Looking for the ultimate spooky treat to wow your Halloween guests? These Cobweb Cupcakes are a hauntingly delightful way to make your dessert table pop with eerie charm. Perfectly moist, rich in chocolate, and topped with a silky smooth frosting—each cupcake is crowned with a spooky white chocolate cobweb that looks complicated but is surprisingly simple to create.
I still remember the first time I made these cobweb cupcakes for a neighborhood Halloween party. The kids were mesmerized by the cobwebs, and not a single one was left by the end of the night. These aren’t just cupcakes—they’re conversation starters. Whether you’re planning a kids’ party, a spooky movie night, or just love themed desserts, these treats bring both flavor and flair to your table.
This recipe includes a foolproof chocolate cupcake base and an easy piping trick to make the cobwebs perfect every time. No special tools, no stress—just deliciously dark cupcakes with a creepy twist.
Keep scrolling to learn how to bring this festive Halloween treat to life. And trust me, once you’ve made them, they’ll become a seasonal favorite you’ll revisit year after year.
PrintEasy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe for Beginners – Foolproof & Delicious
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Spooky and festive cobweb cupcakes perfect for Halloween parties! Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with silky frosting and easy-to-make edible spiderwebs.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup hot water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup butter (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add oil, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually stir in hot water until batter is smooth.
5. Pour batter into liners, filling ¾ of each.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
7. Make frosting by beating butter until creamy. Add sugar, cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
8. Frost cupcakes once cooled.
9. Melt white chocolate and pipe cobweb designs on parchment paper.
10. Once set, place chocolate cobwebs on each cupcake.
Notes
Tip: If you don’t have a piping bag, use a Ziploc with a small snip at the corner.
To speed up cobweb setting, place them in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cobweb cupcakes, Halloween desserts, chocolate cupcakes