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Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers with Scrumptious Brown Butter Cupcakes

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Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers

Nothing makes kids more excited then to have some Halloween inspired cupcakes with spooky cupcake toppers. These Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers are  bound to do the trick. Simple easy to create with no special equipment needed.

Nothing makes kids more excited then to have some Halloween inspired cupcakes with spooky cupcake toppers. These Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers are  bound to do the trick. Simple easy to create with no special equipment needed.

Halloween Fondant Skull and Bones cupcake Toppers with Scrumptious Brown Sugar Cupcakes

It's just the beginning of October but my kids are all excited about Halloween. Truth be told we don't celebrate Halloween here in Israel. But being American my kids kinda miss all the Halloween fun. I try to do as much as I can so I make cupcakes and even let them wear their favorite costumes. I think Aadi's biggest frustration usually is that his friends have not clue what Halloween is. So he goes on a mission to share with them movies, stories, and of course make mama create some cute Halloween treats.

How cute are these? Well perhaps cute is not the right word here hanh? We are they spooky but not really scary!

Nothing makes kids more excited then to have some Halloween inspired cupcakes with spooky cupcake toppers. These Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers are  bound to do the trick. Simple easy to create with no special equipment needed.

Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers with Scrumptious Brown Sugar Cupcakes

This year however, I had these Halloween Inspired Cupcake Orders - what fun!

I made these for a birthday girl recently. She loves Halloween so her request was to make Halloween cupcakes with her friends. So of course I chose to make the ones that kids would love the most... Witch's Hat, Broom, Boots, Cauldron, Pumpkins, Skull and Bones, ghost. The kids really loved it.

They wanted to take part in the cupcake making so they were given the opportunity to add their own frosting. I showed them how to add a dollop of frosting and then smooth it with a spatula. I think they really enjoyed it. They made some with just simple swirls and sprinkles.. The mom had got some really cute Halloween hats and cups as give away for the kids.

The dad when one step ahead and created a spooky atmosphere. Unfortunately she didn't want me to share any of the party pictures on my blog. I totally appreciate that. I have kids too!

Nothing makes kids more excited then to have some Halloween inspired cupcakes with spooky cupcake toppers. These Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers are  bound to do the trick. Simple easy to create with no special equipment needed.

Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers with Scrumptious Brown Sugar Cupcakes

Cupcake Recipes -

We kept to some simple fall inspired cupcake recipes which I have shared before with you. Some Apple Blueberry Cupcakes, some were Pumpkin Spice Apple Cupcakes and some like these are my Scrumptious Brown Butter Cupcakes. The recipe card is below for you convenience.

Today I am using my Velvet American Buttercream but you can use either Italian Meringue Buttercream or Swiss Meringue Buttercream too! Both work absolutely delicious.

Nothing makes kids more excited then to have some Halloween inspired cupcakes with spooky cupcake toppers. These Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers are  bound to do the trick. Simple easy to create with no special equipment needed.

Brown Sugar Cupcakes

Halloween skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers with Scrumptious Brown Butter Cupcakes 

I will be sharing with you the rest of the cupcakes I made a total of six.  Witches Cauldron, Witches Hats, Witches Broom, Witches Boots, Halloween Pumpkins  and Skull and Bones.  I will update the links below here.

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Nothing makes kids more excited then to have some Halloween inspired cupcakes with spooky cupcake toppers. These Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers are  bound to do the trick. Simple easy to create with no special equipment needed

Halloween Fondant Skull and Bones Toppers with Scrumptious Brown Sugar Cupcakes

This Brown Sugar Cupcakes recipe takes the basic vanilla cupcake to a unique level. The molasses in the brown sugar add a unique flavor and gorgeous color to the cupcakes and buttercream. 

Scrumptious Brown Sugar Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream

Author: Veena Azmanov
4.82 from 11 votes
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Calories: 324kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 12 Cupcakes

Description

This brown sugar cupcakes recipe takes the basic vanilla cupcake to a whole new level. The molasses in the brown sugar add a unique flavor and gorgeous color to the cupcakes and buttercream.
ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 12 Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 113 grams (0.5 cups) Butter unsalted
  • 100 grams (0.45 cups) Light brown sugar
  • 2 large (2 large) Eggs
  • 120 ml (0.5 cups) Fresh cream
  • 175 grams (1.4 cups) Cake flour
  • 1 tsp (0.5 tsp) Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Salt
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) Vanilla

For the Buttercream 

  • 113 grams (0.5 cups) Unsalted butter
  • 100 grams (0.45 cups) Light or Dark Brown sugar (powdered in a Food Processor)
  • 125 grams (1.04 cups) Powdered sugar/confectioners sugar
  • 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) Fresh cream
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) Vanilla

Instructions

Prepare

  • Preheat the oven to 160 C / 320 F.
  • Prepare baking cups or cupcake wrappers in a muffin tray.
  • Sift flour with salt and baking powder.

Make the Batter

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time scraping the sides of the bowl often.
  • Next, add cream and flour mix in three batches.
  • Lastly, add vanilla.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to distribute the batter evenly between 12 cupcakes wraps or 10 baking cups.

Bake the Cupcakes

  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 18 to 22 minutes or until the skewer inserted comes out clean.
  • Chill cupcakes completely before you decorate.

Make the Buttercream

  • Place the brown sugar in a food processor and pulse a few times.
  • Cream the butter, cream, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • When all the brown sugar has dissolved.
  • Add the powder sugar.
  • Lastly, add vanilla.

Pipe the Buttercream

  • Place buttercream into a piping bag with your favorite piping tip and pipe a swirl.
  • Alternatively, use a spatula to create a dome on the cupcake.
  • I like to sprinkle them with some brown sugar as well.

Recipe Notes

For Cinnamon Brown Sugar Cupcakes or Chocolate Brown Sugar Cupcakes. 

  • Add 1/2 a tsp of cinnamon to the flour mixture to give them a cinnamon flavor. These are great in fall as the warm spices combine beautifully with the molasses in the brown sugar. 
  • Substitute 2 tbsp flour in the recipe with 2 tbsp cocoa powder to make these chocolate brown sugar cupcakes. You can also add 50 grams (3 oz) melted cooled chocolate to the frosting to make it a chocolate brown sugar frosting. 

Storage

  • These cupcakes will keep well at room temperature for three days, in the fridge for five days if wrapped well. 
  • Having said that - cupcakes are always at their best on the first two days. 

Equipment

Muffin Pan
Kitchen Scale
M. Cups & Spoons
Nutrition Information
Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 36.3gProtein: 2.9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 24.5gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

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Don't Forget to check out the rest of the Halloween Inspired Cupcake Toppers. You can find them here under Cupcake Decorating Tutorials  Or you can check my Tutorial Index to see a list of all available tutorials at a glance on this blog

Nothing makes kids more excited then to have some Halloween inspired cupcakes with spooky cupcake toppers. These Halloween Skull and Bones Cupcake Toppers are  bound to do the trick. Simple easy to create with no special equipment needed.

Halloween Inspired cupcakes with assorted cupcake recipes

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One of the fun ways to add excitement to kids Halloween celebration is to make Halloween inspired cupcakes with toppers like these Scrumptious Brown Sugar Cupcakes with Witch's Cauldron Cupcake Topper and others.Witch's Cauldron Cupcake Topper with Scrumptious Brown Sugar Cupcakces This Brown Sugar Cupcakes recipe takes the basic vanilla cupcake to a unique level. The molasses in the brown sugar add a unique flavor and gorgeous color to the cupcakes and buttercream. Scrumptious Brown Sugar Cupcakes A Witch's Hat Cupcake topper is a simple and easiest sweet treat  you can make in less than five minutes and  ball of back fondant in your hands for this Halloween. Kids love their cupcakes topped with anything witchy - right? Halloween Witch's Hat Cupcake Topper with Apple Blueberry Cupcakes These Halloween Witch's Boots Cupcake Topper are probably the cutest of all. They are simple and easy cupcake topper that can be put together in just five minute and no special skills or equipment required. Halloween Witch's Boots Cupcake Topper with Pumpkin Spice Apple Cupcakes

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Veena Azmanov

Veena is the author of three blogs - Veena Azmanov, Cake Decorating Tutorials, and East Indian Recipes.
She writes about cooking, baking, desserts, and cake decorating. Being a professional cake decorator and food blogger for over ten years she has been featured in many online magazines and publications around the world. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook.

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  1. Mahy Elamin

    O God! What a great recipe! I want to try it immediately! Looks very tasty! THANK YOU!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks Mahy. I hope you do.

      Reply

  2. Jenni LeBaron

    These are so creative! I imagine they would be wonderful at a Halloween party but I would feel a little bad eating them because they are so cute!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you, Jenni. I know what you mean

      Reply

  3. Tammy

    What a fun and creative idea! Your cupcakes look awesome, Veena 😀 You're so creative and talented ^_^

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks Tammy.

      Reply

  4. Marisa Franca

    OMG!! Those cupcakes are something else. Very, very ghoulish! I thought I did some major decorating when my kiddos were young but nothing like what you did. My decorating tended more to the cookies. I bet the adults get just as big a kick out of the cupcakes as the kids.

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you, Marisa. Absolutely everyone loves these.

      Reply

  5. Valerie

    Those cupcake toppers look terrific, as good as anything I've seen in a store or bakery. Cupcakes are perfect for a Halloween party.

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks, Valerie.

      Reply

  6. Claudia Lamascolo

    Your talent is amazing as this shows, I really hope you have a bakery or something that showcases such talent .. I cant even imagine how you think of this you are so creative..

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you so much, Claudia.

      Reply
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