Brownie Cupcakes Recipe
These Brownie Cupcakes combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the light, fluffy texture of orange-tinted white cake, creating a unique two-layer cupcake perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion. Topped with smooth buttercream frosting and festive DIY sprinkles, they are a delightful treat that balances chocolate and citrus flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1 box Brownie Mix
Cake Batter
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- Orange Food Coloring (enough to tint batter)
Toppings
- 1 batch The Best Buttercream Frosting
- Halloween DIY Sprinkles
Other
- 20 Cupcake Liners
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Mix the brownie batter according to the instructions on the brownie mix box until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Cake Batter: Mix the white cake batter according to the cake mix instructions. Add orange food coloring gradually until the batter turns a bright orange shade.
- Fill Cupcake Liners with Brownie Batter: Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin. Spoon brownie batter into each liner to fill about one-third of the way up. This provides a dense brownie base.
- Add Cake Batter: Carefully spoon the orange cake batter on top of the brownie batter in the liners, filling each liner up to three-quarters full. This creates a layered effect that is more cake than brownie.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cupcakes for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are cool, spread or pipe a generous amount of The Best Buttercream Frosting on top of each cupcake.
- Add Sprinkles: Decorate the frosted cupcakes with Halloween-themed DIY sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Do not overfill cupcake liners to avoid overflow while baking.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use toothpick tests to check doneness, as baking times may vary by oven.
- The orange color can be adjusted to your preferred shade by adding food coloring gradually.
- Buttercream frosting can be prepared ahead to save time.
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