Delicious Cupcakes Shaped like Orange Creatures with a Monstrous Face

Delicious Cupcakes Shaped like Orange Creatures with a Monstrous Face

Halloween Treat: Spooktacular Skinny Orange Monster Cupcakes

Get ready to bake up some wicked fun with these Healthy Halloween treats, the Sweet & Skinny Orange Monster Face Cupcakes! Here's the lowdown on how to make these adorable, health-conscious treats.

• Servings: 24
• Difficulty: Medium
• *Preparation Time: 35 minutes, plus cooling time
• *Baking Time: About 15 minutes

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

• 4 oz softened butter
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1 1/4 cups sugar (or natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 2/3 cups cake flour (or whole wheat pastry flour for a healthier twist)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

For the frosting:

• 18 oz cream cheese
• 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)
• Assortment of natural candies for decoration

Instructions:

To make the cupcakes:

1. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.
2. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Beat together the butter, cream cheese, sugar, and orange zest for several minutes on medium speed. Add the eggs, orange juice, and vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed, mix until everything blends together.
4. In three parts, alternately add the flour mixture and the milk, beating after each addition. Finally, add the yogurt, beating just until combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the lined muffin pans. Bake the cupcakes for about 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.

To make the frosting:

1. Sift the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese, orange zest, and vanilla. Beat until well combined. If using, add food coloring (optional).
2. Frost the cooled cupcakes and use the candies to create monster faces on top.
3. Store at room temperature for up to 12 hours before serving.

Tips:

• Use reduced-fat cream cheese for frosting to cut down on calories.
• Opt for whole wheat pastry flour for added fiber and a nutritional boost.
• Natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup can be used instead of granulated sugar for a healthier option.
• Decorate the cupcakes with fun candies from your local health food store to keep things natural and healthy!

These adorable monster face cupcakes, the Spooktacular Skinny Orange Monster Cupcakes, offer a balance between taste and nutrition. The recipe contains alternatives to regular flour and sugar, such as whole wheat pastry flour and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. Enjoy the cooling process, as the calorie count can be reduced further by using reduced-fat cream cheese for the frosting. Decorate these cool cupcakes with ghoulish touches, following the simple instructions, for a healthier Halloween treats experience.

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