Fall cupcakes can be super fun to make during the autumn season. In fact, baking with the kids or decorating cupcakes for the kids is a fun budget-friendly activity which results in a deliciously tasty treat after all the fun is done. Today we have these super cute Fall Cupcakes which I am sure you will love to create.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Festive & Fun: These cupcakes feature chocolate tree toppers and fall leaf sprinkles, capturing the essence of autumn.
- Simple & Quick: Made with a box of chocolate cake mix and vanilla frosting, they're easy to prepare.
- Customizable: Add your twist with pumpkin spice cake mix, cream cheese frosting, or different sprinkles.
Fall Cupcakes You Will Love
These Autumn Fall cupcakes super easy and simple to make. You only need a few ingredients and they could make a great afternoon tea snack at home or in the classroom or kindergarten.
🥚Fall Cupcake Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix, any brand + box cake mix ingredients
- 10 oz Wilton chocolate candy melts
- vanilla frosting
- small sandwich baggy
- parchment paper
- kitchen scissors
- yellow & orange cupcake liners
- fall leaf sprinkles
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Flavor Base: If chocolate cake mix isn't preferred, consider using vanilla or pumpkin spice cake mix for a different flavor profile.
- Decorative Toppings: Instead of chocolate trees, create edible leaves using colored sugar or fondant shaped into autumn leaves for a vibrant touch.
- Frosting Options: For a unique twist, try flavored frostings such as maple buttercream or cinnamon cream cheese to complement the fall theme.
🔪How to Make These Fall Cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line (2) 12 count muffin tins with cupcake liners.
Prepare the cupcake batter according to the box directions.
Fill the muffin wells about halfway with cupcake batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Around 18 minutes insert a toothpick into the cupcakes if it comes out clean the cupcakes are done.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Place the Wilton chocolate candy melts into a microwave safe dish and heat in 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted.Remove from the oven and let cool a few minutes.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.Scoop the melted chocolate into the small sandwich baggy and snip a small corner using kitchen scissors.
Carefully squeeze the melted chocolate out onto the parchment paper forming the outline of a tree and then giving it small branches.
- 1 box chocolate cake mix, any brand + box cake mix ingredients
- 10 oz Wilton chocolate candy melts
- vanilla frosting
- small sandwich baggy
- parchment paper
- kitchen scissors
- yellow & orange cupcake liners
- fall leaf sprinkles
🔪How to Make These Fall Cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line (2) 12 count muffin tins with cupcake liners.
Prepare the cupcake batter according to the box directions.
Fill the muffin wells about halfway with cupcake batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Around 18 minutes insert a toothpick into the cupcakes if it comes out clean the cupcakes are done.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Place the Wilton chocolate candy melts into a microwave safe dish and heat in 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted.Remove from the oven and let cool a few minutes.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.Scoop the melted chocolate into the small sandwich baggy and snip a small corner using kitchen scissors.
Carefully squeeze the melted chocolate out onto the parchment paper forming the outline of a tree and then giving it small branches.
I would make the tree itself about 2" tall (any taller and it will have trouble standing on top of the cupcake).
Once the tree is formed, lightly sprinkle the top of the branches with fall leaf sprinkles.
Repeat making trees until you have made at least 24. It's always good to make a few extra into case some break.
Allow the chocolate trees to set - about 30 minutes. To speed up the setting process, place the baking sheet in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Once the cupcakes have cooled, generously frost each one with vanilla frosting.
Repeat with all cupcakes.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Prepare chocolate cake mix batter and bake cupcakes at 350°F for 18–20 minutes.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
- Melt chocolate candy melts, pipe tree shapes, and top cupcakes with them, adding fall leaf sprinkles.
💭 FAQs
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you've added chocolate tree toppers, store them in a cool spot to prevent melting.
Absolutely! Your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe will work perfectly. Just bake them as cupcakes and proceed with the decorating steps
Melt chocolate candy melts, pour into a sandwich bag, snip the corner, and pipe tree shapes onto parchment paper. Add fall leaf sprinkles and let them set before placing on cupcakes.
Definitely! Kids can assist with sprinkling the fall leaves and even piping the chocolate trees with supervision. It's a fun and tasty activity for the whole family.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve alongside fall cupcakes:
- Pumpkin Spice Latte: A cozy, warm drink that pairs perfectly with the spiced cupcakes.
- Caramel Apple Slices: Crisp apple slices drizzled with caramel sauce for a sweet, fall-inspired treat.
- Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels: Soft, warm pretzels dusted with cinnamon and sugar for a cozy, comforting snack.
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