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Mini “Candy Corn” Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

October 29, 2019 By Patricia 96 Comments

Mini “Candy Corn” Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting have Halloween written all over them! I modeled these little bites of goodness after the iconic tricolored candy for a holiday-inspired dessert.

Mini “Candy Corn” Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting is a tasty Halloween dessert. You'll love the look and taste of these cupcakes!

Candy corn? You either love it or hate it, amiright? Me, I’m more of a chocolate bar kinda gal when it comes to Trick or Treat, but I’ve been known to eat a few candy corn pieces from time to time.

I’m not the most creative when it comes to Halloween. I don’t know how to sew, so my homemade costumes leave a bit to be desired. I’m not like some people who put up super-cute decorations, like sparkly black skulls and bats with coordinating garland.

Mini “Candy Corn” Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting are fun cupcakes for Halloween. You'll love these tasty, tiny cupcakes!

I do love to bake, so I thought I could at least make a fun Halloween treat. I had so many things in mind, but decided on cupcakes.

One year I made brain cupcakes for Halloween. The frosting was grey (I don’t remember how I made that work), and they were really cute. Err, I mean, scary!

I’ve also made these “candy corn” cupcakes before, but in full-size version. You could make mini “candy corn” cupcakes with buttercream frosting using a boxed mix and prepared frosting, but the recipe is super simple and you likely already have everything you need at home.

Mini “Candy Corn” Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting make a great Halloween dessert! You'll love serving these mini cupcakes as a Halloween treat!

If you love your dessert in small portions, try these Mini Lime Cupcakes with Tequila Buttercream. This is a vegan recipe, and these little sweets are divine!

Or perhaps mini donuts are your thing! If so, you’ll love these Cinnamon-Sugar Coated Chocolate Donut Holes. They’re perfect during the fall.

I used silicone mini muffin cups for these candy corn cupcakes because I love them — no papers needed and no sticking! If you don’t have the silicone baking cups, be sure to use paper liners, and spray them with nonstick cooking spray.

These cupcakes would be perfect to serve at a Halloween party or a potluck at work. All treat, no trick!

Mini “Candy Corn” Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting make the perfect Halloween dessert! These mini cupcakes are fabulous for the Halloween festivities!

Get into the Halloween spirit and make a batch of Mini “Candy Corn” Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting. You’ll love them for the season.

Mini “Candy Corn” Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting make a fun Halloween dessert. You'll love the looks of these cupcakes, and they taste amazing!

Nutrition

Calories

1986 cal

Fat

55 g

Carbs

375 g

Protein

11 g
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Serves 2 dozen

Mini “Candy Corn” Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
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Ingredients

    For the cupcakes:
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Food color (yellow and red)
  • Nonstick cooking spray and paper liners if you’re not using silicone muffin cups.
  • For the buttercream:
  • 2-1/2-3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon orange or vanilla extract, to taste

Instructions

    For the cupcakes:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl add the butter and blend with a mixture until smooth. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and blend until combine and smooth.
  4. A little at a time, add the flour mixture and a third of the milk. Blend until combined. Repeat until the flour and milk are incorporated.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between two bowls.
  6. Add the yellow food color to one, until you get your desired shade. Add yellow and red food color to the other to make orange.
  7. Divide the orange batter evenly between the muffin cups to about half full. Divide the yellow batter evenly and add on top of the orange batter.
  8. Bake for about 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven. If the cupcakes have rounded as they baked, use a spoon to gently press down on the domed part of the cupcakes to flatten them slightly.
  10. Allow to cool slightly, then invert the cups to remove the cupcakes.
  11. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
  12. For the buttercream:
  13. As the cupcakes bake, combine the powdered sugar, milk, butter, and orange or vanilla extract. Use a blender to mix until smooth. If the buttercream needs to be stiffer, add more powdered sugar, a little at a time. If it needs to be thinner, add a bit more milk, a little at a time.
  14. When smooth, transfer to a pastry bag with a frosting tip, or to a sandwich bag that can be sealed, and cut off just a bit of one of the corners on the bottom.
  15. Frost the completely cooled cupcakes with the buttercream and form a small peak to resemble the tip of a candy corn candy.
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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    October 23, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    LOVE these!! I am in the "I hate candy corn camp" but these are so cute and festive and I'd love to whip up a batch of my own! Thanks for the adorable idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      Glad you'll still be able to enjoy these "candy corn" treats! Thanks, Lauren!
      Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    October 23, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    These are SO cute and I love how bite-sized and mini they are!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca! :)
      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    October 23, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    These are so stinking cute! Flipping the cupcake upside down and having the frosting as the white layer of the candy corn is such a creative idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Rachel!
      Reply
  4. cara says

    October 23, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    These are so adorable and my boys would love making these! gonna have to try these this weekend! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks so much, Cara! Hope you enjoy them!
      Reply
  5. Keating | KeatingBartlett.com says

    October 23, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    These are so adorable! I've been wanting cupcakes so bad lately. These are perfect for this time of year :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      Definitely fun for Halloween! Thank you!
      Reply
  6. Allyson Zea says

    October 23, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    These are seriously the cutest little cupcake muffins EVERRRR!!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Allyson!
      Reply
  7. Karen says

    October 23, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    These are soooo cute! you're so clever!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks, Karen! :)
      Reply
  8. Taylor Kiser says

    October 23, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    These cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties! Super cute and fun!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:52 pm

      Yes! I hope you get to try them! Thanks, Taylor!
      Reply
  9. Yolanda says

    October 23, 2017 at 11:49 pm

    What a great idea. These look like so much fun - and SO GOOD! Saving to try later.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks, Yolanda! I hope you give them a try!
      Reply
  10. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:44 am

    These are just precious! And as someone who adores candy corn, but also adores baked goods, I know what I'm making for Halloween!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      I love them both, too! Thanks, Erin!
      Reply
  11. Kat Fox says

    October 24, 2017 at 4:35 am

    Oh wow! This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks so much, Kat!
      Reply
  12. Valerie says

    October 24, 2017 at 4:37 am

    Such a cute cupcake – I want them all! I love candy corn, so I need no excuse to make something that looks like them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      Haha! Thanks, Valerie! I hope you make a bunch!
      Reply
  13. Meghan says

    October 24, 2017 at 5:58 am

    Now this is a super festive cupcake! I definitely need to try this recipe out
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      Thanks, Meghan! I hope you do, and enjoy!
      Reply
  14. Kim Six says

    October 24, 2017 at 7:01 am

    These are adorable! And I love that they are bite sized. Perfect for a little school halloween party!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      Oh, yes! For sure! Thank you, Kim!
      Reply
  15. Erin says

    October 24, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    These are so stinking cute, love that you flippe them over and frosting to give them a cone shape!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Erin!
      Reply
  16. Molly | Miss Molly Moon says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Oh my gosh, these are so cute! This is so simple, but such a great way to turn them into little candy corns! Molly // Miss Molly Moon
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      Definitely simple! Thanks, Molly!
      Reply
  17. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says

    October 24, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    These couldn't be cuter! What a fun idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:47 pm

      Thanks so much!
      Reply
  18. Evi Aki says

    October 24, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    Oh my these are the cutest! Perfect for halloween!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:47 pm

      Thanks, Evi! Yes, I can't wait to make more :)
      Reply
  19. Michelle Goth says

    October 24, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    Buttercream frosting is my vice. I love it so much. These are so cute.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:47 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle!
      Reply
  20. Abeer says

    October 24, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    My family will love these cupcakes!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:46 pm

      I'm so glad! They're fun for Halloween!
      Reply
  21. Sissy says

    October 24, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    How fun these look! I need a silicone muffin tin!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      Yes! Get the regular sized molds, too. Makes (cupcake) life easier!
      Reply
  22. 204 Park says

    October 25, 2017 at 4:11 am

    Okay I may not be a huge fan of candy corn but these cupcakes look amazing! So cute
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks so much! :)
      Reply
  23. Cheryl says

    October 31, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    Super cute!! Not a easy as it looked, trying to get the batters to cooperate but fun trying. Turned out pretty cute though!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:07 am

      Thanks, Cheryl! Oh! I hope this cooperated for you! Glad you tried it!
      Reply
  24. Ashley Rollins says

    October 29, 2019 at 7:46 am

    These are the most adorable cupcakes! They're the perfect treat for Halloween. Love it
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:59 am

      Thank you, Ashley! Definitely fun for the season!
      Reply
  25. Shayla Marie says

    October 29, 2019 at 8:13 am

    These look like so much fun, and totally yummy!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:58 am

      Thanks a bunch, Shayla!
      Reply
  26. Kelly says

    October 29, 2019 at 10:05 am

    Now this is cool! And it doesn't help that I overdose on candy corn every fall season. Great pics as well.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:57 am

      Thank you, Kelly! Oh, that is funny! Some either love it or hate it! Thanks for the kind words!
      Reply
  27. Mistle says

    October 29, 2019 at 10:19 am

    I don't mind candy corn in small amounts but I agree I enjoy a little chocolate here and there. These are super cute and would be perfect for a Halloween party!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:57 am

      Thanks, Mistle! I'm with you: I can always eat a handful of candy corn!
      Reply
  28. Becky says

    October 29, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    I love this! They are adorable and I'm not great at decorating, but using the batter to create the candy corn look is definitely something I could do.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:56 am

      Thanks, Becky! These really are easy to make - not too much effort at all! :)
      Reply
  29. Claire Walker says

    October 29, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    Oh I love these! So cute! I'm also not a huge fan of actual candy corn but these look delish and perfect for a Halloween party :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:55 am

      Thank you, Claire! I hope you give them a try for a fun treat this season!
      Reply
  30. Kasey says

    October 29, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    These are absolutely adorable and look so cute! Love them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:55 am

      Thanks so much, Kasey!
      Reply
  31. Kait | Slumber & Scones says

    October 29, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    How cute! I actually enjoy candy corn, since it mostly just tastes like honey. But honestly these cupcakes look even tastier!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:55 am

      Thanks so much, Kait! These are definitely fun for the season!
      Reply
  32. Stephanie says

    October 29, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    Alright, this officially wins the award for the cutest Halloween baked good I've seen this season! I love these! I'm not much of a candy corn person (my sister has always been the one to love them), but the idea of cupcakes that *look* like candy corn? Sign me up! Too fun!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:54 am

      Aww! Thanks for the kind words, Stephanie! It's funny how people feel about candy corn! Hope you enjoy these!
      Reply
  33. Beks says

    October 29, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! And I’m loving all those candy corn facts – so fun! Pinned!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:53 am

      Thanks a bunch, Becks!
      Reply
  34. Karen says

    October 29, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    These are really cute. My husband loves candy corn!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:53 am

      Thanks, Karen! I can eat my fair amount of candy corn!
      Reply
  35. Lori says

    October 29, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    I don’t think these could be any more perfect! PINNED!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:53 am

      Thanks, Lori! Enjoy!
      Reply
  36. Lindsay | Splendiferousmama says

    October 29, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    These are adorable! What a brilliant idea! My daughter's birthday is close to Halloween I will have to try to talk her into a candy corn party because there are so many cute ideas out there. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:53 am

      Thanks, Lindsay! Oh! That's a really fun idea! I've seen tons of cute ideas, too - good luck!
      Reply
  37. roxy says

    October 30, 2019 at 4:28 am

    Super cute, and I'll bet I'd like these 100% more than I like candy corn.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:52 am

      Hahaha! Thank you, Roxy! It's so funny how people feel about candy corn!
      Reply
  38. Nicole Kauffman says

    October 30, 2019 at 4:58 am

    These are so cute and look delicious! Candy Corn are one of my family's favorite Halloween candies!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2019 at 5:52 am

      Thanks, Nicole! I love candy corn, too, actually :)
      Reply
  39. Krissy says

    October 30, 2019 at 6:54 am

    These are so adorable. What a fun treat for Halloween!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      Thank you, Krissy! Super fun for Halloween!
      Reply
  40. Jasmine Hewitt says

    October 30, 2019 at 8:07 am

    This sounds very yummy and they look super cute!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Jasmine!
      Reply
  41. Brittany Limberakis says

    October 30, 2019 at 10:13 am

    These look so yummy and so easy! I’d love to make these for a party next year!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      Hi Brittany! i hope you add them to your list for next year's Halloween fun!
      Reply
  42. Monica says

    October 30, 2019 at 11:24 am

    Well these are absolutely adorable! So cute and simple, I'll have to try them for Halloween!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks, Monica! Yes, I like them even better since they're easy to make!
      Reply
  43. Valerie says

    October 30, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    I vould go for one of these now. Yummy. They are so cute.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Valerie!
      Reply
  44. Valerie says

    October 31, 2019 at 5:20 am

    I think they are adorable. I love candy corn and cupcakes.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks, Valerie! I do, too, actually :)
      Reply
  45. Emily at Hunny I'm Home DIY says

    October 31, 2019 at 7:31 am

    These are adorable!! And they look so simple to make, too!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks, Emily! Yes - really not difficult at all!
      Reply
  46. Yours, Albany says

    November 1, 2019 at 5:16 am

    It's Candy Corn to a whole other level!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      Lol! Yes, right??
      Reply

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