Sweet mystery cupcakes a surprise in everyone. Sometimes the sweetest memories come from a little surprise. These Sweet Mystery Cupcakes are a fun treat that always gets everyone excited because no two cupcakes are exactly alike. Whether you’re making them for a Halloween party, a family gathering, or just a fun afternoon in the kitchen, there’s something special about biting into a cupcake and discovering the hidden candy center inside. Watching everyone’s reaction as they uncover their sweet surprise is half the fun!
Sweet Mystery Cupcakes
These Sweet Mystery Cupcakes start with a soft, moist cupcake base topped with swirls of vibrant green frosting and festive Halloween sprinkles. Hidden inside each cupcake is a surprise candy treat, making every bite a delicious mystery. They’re easy to customize with your favorite candy bars and are perfect for parties, classroom celebrations, fall gatherings, or spooky movie nights. Fun to make and even more fun to eat, these cupcakes bring a little extra magic and excitement to dessert time.
The best part? Nobody knows what sweet surprise they’re getting until they take that first bite!
12
servings20
minutes20
minutes182
kcal40
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Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons softened butter
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
2 1/4 teasoiibs vanilla
1 tablespoon chopped candy for each cupcake
2 cups icing of your choice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir the vanilla into the milk.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk mixture to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner with about 1/3 cup batter.
- Add the chopped candy to each cupcake and gently fold it into the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Ice the Cupcakes
- I used store-bought Wilton icing, but you can use the icing of your choice. Tint it with food coloring if desired.
- Fit a piping bag with an A2 tip. Starting at the outer edge of each cooled cupcake, pipe the icing in a spiral toward the center.
- Finish with sprinkles or decorations of your choice.
Recipe Video
A little kitchen note
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Cupcake Decorating Supplies
For decorating your cupcakes, here are the Wilton supplies:
Wilton Master Cake Decorating Piping Tips Set, 55-Piece with Case Amazon (paid link)
Wilton Creamy White Decorator Icing, Medium Consistency, 4 lb. Tub Amazon (paid link) is an optional ready-made frosting. You can also use the icing of your choice.
For mixing the cupcake batter, the KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer with Accessories Amazon (paid link) is an optional equipment choice.
A Note from Mary
Thank you for stopping by My Southern Spoon and spending a little time in the kitchen with me! I hope these Sweet Mystery Cupcakes bring a fun surprise to your table.
If you’re looking for another sweet treat, try my Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake. It’s a family favorite for birthdays and special occasions.
Happy baking!
Mary