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These full moon and black cat cupcakes look spooktacular do they not?! They would be perfect for a Halloween party and look amazing on the dessert table! The moon and cat decorations are easy to make, and they’re all edible too. So put on your witch’s hat and learn how to make these fun Halloween cupcakes!

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Halloween Full Moon Black Cat Cupcakes

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Black Cat Cupcakes

If you’re looking for easy-to-make Halloween cupcakes that have a big wow-factor, then I think these full moon and black cat cupcakes are for you!

You don’t have to worry about making a batch of cupcakes – just buy them ready-made from the grocery store (but if you do want to make your own, I have got the best vanilla cupcakes recipe – that can also be turned into chocolate cupcakes for you to bake). And you don’t have to worry about making frosting either – buy that in the store too.

They come together surprisingly quickly too, so if you need to make some spooky cupcakes in a hurry, this recipe is it.

The cupcake decorations are made with Candy Melts, which actually sets pretty quickly – around 15-30 minutes. Once they’re made, you just need to assemble the cakes, and you are done!

Ingredients used in this recipe

The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post, but here is a brief outline so you know what to expect from the recipe. I highly recommend always reading a recipe all the way through before starting.

Equipment used in this recipe

You are likely to have many of these cooking tools in your kitchen already, but I’ve added some Amazon links for your convenience should you need to purchase anything for this recipe.

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How to make Black Cat Cupcakes

You can save the Black Cat Cupcakes recipe video to your YouTube Playlists for future reference. (Don’t forget to subscribe while you are there!)

Since this recipe makes use of ready-made/store-bought cupcakes and frosting, we’re skipping ahead to the cupcake decorations, which are both made using Candy Melts – see my melting tips below! Always follow the package directions as it may vary depending on the brand of candy melts/candy wafters you use.

To make the cats you will need to melt the black candy and pour it into the candy mold. Candy Melts harden quite quickly in the fridge, so after about 30 minutes the cats should be ready. They do change shade a tiny bit, so you might be able to tell from that alone. Test one, and if it’s not quite ready, leave for a bit longer. Be mindful of the cat’s tails as you pop them from the mold!

Black Candy Melts Cat Cupcake Decorations
Black Candy Melts Cat Cupcake Decorations

To make the full moons, insert a lollipop stick into the middle of an Oreo (use a little melted candy to make them stick if you like) and dunk into melted yellow Candy Melts. Immediately sprinkle with yellow sugar sprinkles and leave to dry.

Full Moon Cupcake Decorations
Full Moon Cupcake Decorations

To assemble the cupcakes, pipe a layer of frosting to resemble grass – you could use a grass piping tip or a regular star tip.

Insert the full moons into the cake – the lollipop stick will help to support the weight of the candy-coated cookie.

Finally, sit the candy cat in front of the moon and your Halloween black cat cupcakes are done!

Completed Black Cat Cupcakes for Halloween
Completed Black Cat Cupcakes for Halloween

Melting Tips for Candy Melts

If you use the Wilton Candy Melting Pot, you can check out Wilton’s demo video on YouTube which is really helpful. They also give tips on how to melt candy melts in the microwave, as well as using the double boiler method.

The two most important things are

  1. Do not overheat – use an even melting temperature
  2. Do not add water – it makes the candy seize up and become unusable. Make sure the equipment used is completely dry, and avoid using utensils that retain moisture like a wooden spoon.

If you find that the candy is too thick, add vegetable shortening or (solid) coconut oil in 1 teaspoon increments, up to 1 tablespoon, and stir well.

Another reminder – do not add water. The very first time I used candy melts I managed to get water in the bowl and it was ruined. Learn from my mistakes! Additionally, do not use vegetable oil, butter, milk, or any other liquids as this will also make the candy seize up.

If you are using your microwave, test melt a small amount of candy melts first, to see how it works. You may need to adjust the temperature and time to suit your machine. Heat in 15-30 second increments, stirring the candy melts each time. They may not look melted, but they might have started melting from the inside. Stirring helps to distribute the heat.

halloween black cat cupcakes

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Full Moon & Black Cat Cupcakes

Full Moon & Black Cat Cupcakes

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 1 hour
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours

This recipe uses store-bought cupcakes and frosting for easy and fun Halloween black cat cupcakes!

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz) package black Candy Melts
  • 1 (12 oz) package yellow Candy Melts
  • 12 Oreo (chocolate sandwich) cookies
  • Yellow sugar sprinkles
  • 12 cupcakes
  • 2-3 cups vanilla frosting, green

Instructions

  1. Melt the black Candy Melts according to package directions. If the candy is too thick to pour, add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening. Stir well. Do not add water. You can add up to 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per bag of candy wafers. Pour into cat mold and allow to harden completely before removing.
  2. Melt the yellow Candy Melts as above.
  3. Insert a short lollipop stick in between the two Oreo halves. Use a little of the melted yellow candy to hold in place.
  4. Dip each cookie into melted candy. Remove cookie, tapping gently against the side of the bowl, allowing excess candy to return to the bowl. If air bubbles form, pop them with a toothpick. Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  5. Sprinkle immediately with yellow sugar and leave to dry completely before decorating the cupcakes.
  6. Pipe green frosting over the top of the cupcakes, insert the yellow Oreo cookie full moon, and place a black cat in front.

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Notes

You will also need:

  • Small open star or grass piping tip
  • Piping bag
  • Cat silicone mold

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 851Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 504mgCarbohydrates: 131gFiber: 2gSugar: 114gProtein: 3g

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