Make your Halloween adult or school party a frightful hit with any one of these 30+ Halloween cupcake ideas. They are to die for!
No Halloween party is complete without the treats! I’ve given you plenty of Halloween cookie ideas, pumpkin desserts and even Halloween pinatas you can fill with candy. Today I am bringing you a list of frightfully fun Halloween cupcakes perfect for your party this year.
Making themed cupcakes doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, you can purchase store bought cupcakes and decorate them using one of the ideas below.
Your secret is safe with me! Or, if you have a favorite cupcake or icing recipe, go ahead and use it before creating one of these spooky fun cupcakes.
I’ve included plenty of options that are not so scary for kids and some that will delight those who are fans of horror. I even included some for those of you who aren’t the best at decorating desserts.
Whatever you are looking for, I am sure I have you covered with this list of over 30 Halloween cupcakes! Let me know your favorite in the comments.
Halloween Cupcakes
Make your Halloween adult or school party a frightful hit with these 30+ Halloween cupcake ideas. They are to die for!
Spider Web Cupcakes
Such a genius idea to use white cotton candy for the spider webs on these creepy cupcakes!
Broken Glass Cupcakes
These delicious red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing are topped with a "bloody" mess! Ruthanne's goal was to make these popular cupcakes in the easiest way possible — and she did.
Skeleton Cupcakes
Get two treats in one with this cupcake! A devil's food chocolate cupcake topped with sprinkle covered frosting and a pretzel and marshmallow skeleton.
Candy Corn Cupcakes
Make candy corn cupcakes for Halloween using this simple recipe. Everyone is going to love this easy to make holiday dessert.
Eyeball Cupcakes
I spy with my little eye, something creepy yet delicious! You should definitely try these black sesame cupcakes frosted with black sesame buttercream. Oh, and don't forget the white chocolate eyeball!
Spider Bites
Usually you try to steer clear of a spider bite but this one is fun and delicious! Mini cupcakes topped with spiders made from icing, colored sugar coating and a chocolate covered espresso bean head.
Silly Monster Cupcakes
Nobody will be scared of these monsters with their silly hair icing and big round candy eyes! Perfect for kids and adults alike.
Forget Me Not Cupcakes
No, these are not the forget me not flowers — far from it! These zombie finger cupcakes can be made using your favorite cupcake and icing recipe. Then head here for the step by step tutorial for the finger with a string around it.
Cauldron Cupcakes
Place your cupcakes in silicone cauldrons and then have fun with the decorations. So cute!
Sarlacc Cupcakes
Star Wars fans will love these cupcakes! Create miniature Sarlacc cupcakes complete with almond sliver teeth and chocolate tentacles.
Werewolf Cupcakes
Uh oh! Is that a full moon? Watch out for these werewolves — unless you like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and cupcakes! Find out how to make these not so scary werewolves to add to your cupcakes.
Owl Cupcakes
You're going to love this cookies and cream owl cupcake recipe! It's easy to make and so cute for autumn.
Malted Chocolate Devil Cupcakes
These sinfully delicious little devil cupcakes start with a moist malted chocolate cake topped with malted vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream. I just love the fondant horns and tails!
Itty-Bitty Bat Cupcakes
I've seen numerous bat cupcakes using Oreos for wings. These were made using a moon shaped cookie cutter and I love the way it turn out!
If you like these, you should check out my Halloween bat cookies.
Nutter Butter Mummy Cupcakes
See how easy it is to turn Nutter Butter cookies into mummies and then add them to your favorite cupcakes!
Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes
Candy pumpkins sit atop of buttercream grass made with a grass decorating tip. These cupcakes are a great fall dessert!
Monster Strawberry Cupcakes
Now these monsters are a bit more scary! They remind me of that Little Shop of Horrors movie. Strawberry cupcakes with green vanilla buttercream frosting.
Frankenstein's Monster & His Bride Cupcakes
These mini cupcakes are so cute! The bride of Frankenstein is perfect and I love the flat top head with sprinkle hair.
Dracula Cupcakes
Make your own vampire cupcakes using white Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. There is an easy to follow video to help you out!
Witches Hat Cupcakes
A black chocolate chip cupcake is topped with green buttercream frosting and a handmade Oreo and fondant witches hat to make these Halloween cupcakes.
Crime Scene Cupcakes
If you aren't that great at making or decorating cupcakes, this idea is for you! You can buy already made cupcakes, add the "blood" drips and then make some crime scene tape.
Black Widow Cupcakes
These black widow spiders were made using black velvet cupcakes (red velvet with black gel food coloring) with the red hourglass marking. The surprise is the chocolate cream filling inside!
Graveyard Cupcakes
These double chocolate graveyard cupcakes are perfect for the not so artsy baker. Just write RIP on a Milano cookie and insert into your cupcake! Easy peasy.
Monster Cupcakes
Toothpicks, marshmallows and candy eyes create the fun tops of these Halloween cupcakes.
Brain Cupcakes
Use your favorite cupcake recipe and then turn to this tutorial for adding the vanilla buttercream brains!
Black Velvet with Spider Webs
Once you've mastered making these spider webs you can use the same idea to create other spooky toppings for cupcakes!
Jack o'Lantern Cupcakes
Pumpkin cupcakes with a pale orange buttercream frosting. Get the kids involved in cutting the Jack o'Lantern faces out of fondant for these cupcakes.
Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes
Chocolate ganache frosting tops these decadent chocolate cupcakes with a pumpkin-shaped cheesecake inside.
Spooky Zombie Cupcakes
Put your hands in the air like you just don't care... like these zombies! You won't believe how easy it is to make these arms sticking out of the "ground".
Mini Candy Corn and Ghost Cupcakes
These cute cupcakes are so little you can enjoy a few! Everyone loves bite size desserts.
Witch Finger Cupcakes
The witch's fingers on top of these cupcakes are made with circus peanuts and black jelly beans!
Which of these Halloween cupcakes is your favorite? Share below and then check out these other fun Halloween recipes: