Cupcake Graveyard Recipe

This Halloween, ditch the boring cupcakes and create a frightfully delicious Cupcake Graveyard! These easy-to-make cupcakes are transformed into spooky tombstones with chocolate graham crackers and ghostly frosting. Perfect for Halloween parties or a fun family baking project. Prepare to be amazed by how simple it is to create this impressive dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 319.5 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Cupcake Graveyard

  • Chocolate Cake Mix
  • Vanilla Frosting
  • Chocolate Sandwich Style Cookies
  • Chocolate Covered Graham Cracker Cookies

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How to Make Cupcake Graveyard

  1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, filling cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  2. Let cupcakes cool completely.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (16 oz) container of chocolate frosting and 1 cup of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies until well mixed.
  4. Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost each cupcake evenly with the chocolate cookie crumb frosting.
  5. Use a piping bag fitted with a plain round tip (or a ziplock bag with a small corner snipped off) to write "RIP" on each chocolate graham cracker.
  6. Stand a decorated graham cracker cookie on top of each frosted cupcake to resemble a tombstone.
  7. Cover a large cookie sheet with green construction paper or parchment paper to create a graveyard scene.
  8. Arrange the cupcakes on the prepared cookie sheet.
  9. Add assorted Halloween-themed paper decorations like ghosts and bats around the cupcakes.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky Cupcake Graveyard!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

152g

Fat

18g

Carbs

16g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cupcake Graveyard?

Cupcake Graveyard takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cupcake Graveyard?

Cupcake Graveyard has approximately 319.5 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cupcake Graveyard?

The key ingredients for Cupcake Graveyard are Chocolate Cake Mix, Vanilla Frosting, Chocolate Sandwich Style Cookies, Chocolate Covered Graham Cracker Cookies. See the full list with measurements above.

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