Frankenstein and His Bride Cupcakes Recipe

If you’re looking for a fun, spooky, and utterly delicious treat this season, I absolutely love sharing my Frankenstein and His Bride Cupcakes Recipe with friends. These cupcakes aren’t just any chocolate treats — they’re like little cauldrons bubbling with marshmallow magic and festive sprinkles. When I first tried this recipe, I was surprised at how the rich chocolate flavor paired perfectly with the fluffy marshmallow filling. Keep reading because I’m going to walk you through every part of making these fan-freaking-tastic cupcakes that will definitely wow at any party.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

All the ingredients come together to create the rich chocolate cake, luscious marshmallow center, and creamy chocolate frosting—each element perfectly balanced. To get the best results, pick good-quality bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa powder as they make the difference in flavor.

• Bittersweet chocolate: Using finely chopped bittersweet chocolate gives the frosting an intense and smooth chocolate flavor.
• Cream cheese: Adds tang and creaminess to the frosting, making it velvet-smooth.
• Unsalted butter: Room temperature butter helps achieve that fluffy cake texture and creamy frosting.
• Confectioners’ sugar: Sifted for smoothness in frosting and sweetness balance.
• Dutch-process cocoa powder: Deepens the chocolate flavor and helps with moist cake texture.
• Salt: Enhances the chocolate notes and balances sweetness perfectly.
• Sour cream: Keeps cupcakes moist while adding a slight tang to balance richness.
• Marshmallow Fluff or marshmallow cream: The ooey-gooey filling that makes these cupcakes stand out.
• Vegetable shortening: Helps create that light, airy marshmallow frosting.
• Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and depth to both cake and frosting.
• All-purpose flour: Provides structure but use carefully to keep cupcakes tender.
• Unsweetened natural cocoa powder: Adds beautiful color and subtle chocolate flavor to cake batter.
• Baking powder and baking soda: For perfect rise and fluffiness.
• Eggs: At room temperature helps the cake batter emulsify for softness.
• Granulated sugar and light brown sugar: Brown sugar adds moisture and a subtle caramel flavor.
• Canola oil: Keeps cupcakes tender and moist without overpowering flavor.
• Buttermilk: Reacts with leaveners and adds tanginess to the cake.
• Sweets & Treats Monsters Mash sprinkle mix: Because nothing says spooky fun like colorful sprinkles bubbling out of your cupcake cauldrons!

Variations

I love how flexible the Frankenstein and His Bride Cupcakes Recipe can be—feel free to experiment! Sometimes I swap the marshmallow filling for chocolate ganache or add peppermint extract for a festive twist. Here are a few ways I’ve customized this recipe to suit different occasions or diets.

• Gluten-Free Version: I’ve replaced the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and it worked beautifully, keeping the cupcakes moist and rich.
• Vegan Adaptation: Using plant-based butter, aquafaba in place of eggs, and a vegan marshmallow fluff can make this friendly for vegan friends—just expect a slightly different texture.
• Seasonal Flavors: Add a teaspoon of pumpkin spice or cinnamon to the batter for fall-themed cupcakes that my family goes crazy for.
• Different Sprinkles and Toppers: For a non-Halloween party, try edible glitter or colored sugar crystals to match the theme—you’ll get just as many “oohs” and “aahs”.

How to Make Frankenstein and His Bride Cupcakes Recipe

Step 1: Prep Your Workspace and Ingredients

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lining a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners—that way you’re all ready to pour your batter. I always take a moment to sift my dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in a large bowl. It helps everything mix evenly and keeps the cupcakes light.

Step 2: Mix the Batter Gently

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Then alternate folding the wet ingredients and buttermilk into the dry mixture. It’s important to stir just until combined—overmixing leads to dense cupcakes. The batter will be on the thin side, but that’s exactly how you want it for a moist crumb.

Step 3: Bake Until Perfectly Moist

Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter to avoid spillovers and sinking centers. Bake for 18 to 21 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Let them cool completely on a wire rack—that step is crucial for easy filling.

Step 4: Make the Marshmallow Filling

Use a mixer to beat together marshmallow fluff, shortening, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy—about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer this to a piping bag so it’s ready to fill the cupcakes. Trust me, this fluffy filling is what takes these cupcakes from tasty to showstopper.

Step 5: Whip Up the Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Melt the bittersweet chocolate gently over simmering water and let it cool slightly. Beat cream cheese and butter together until fluffy, then gradually add confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, salt, melted chocolate, and sour cream. This smooth chocolate frosting pipes beautifully and creates the “cauldron rim” effect later.

Step 6: Fill and Decorate Your Cupcakes

Using a sharp knife, cut a small cone-shaped hole in each cupcake, but don’t go all the way to the bottom. Pipe marshmallow fluff into the hole until it slightly overflows, then dunk the top in your sprinkles so they stick to the gooey marshmallow. Finally, pipe small dollops of the chocolate frosting around the cupcake’s top edges to look like the boiling cauldron rim. Kids especially love this part!

How to Serve Frankenstein and His Bride Cupcakes Recipe

Garnishes

I usually stick with the Sweets & Treats Monsters Mash sprinkle mix because it’s colorful and festive, but if you want to get creative, try edible glitter or crushed candy bits. It adds a magical, supernatural vibe that kids and adults both love.

Side Dishes

These cupcakes shine on their own but pair them with simple sides like a fresh fruit platter or salty snacks to balance sweetness—think popcorn or savory nuts. For parties, I like making a spooky punch or hot chocolate to complement the treat perfectly.

Creative Ways to Present

I once served these cupcakes inside a carved pumpkin “cauldron” surrounded by dry ice for that extra smoky, bubbling effect. For birthdays or Halloween parties, I also arrange them in a tiered stand decorated with cobwebs and little green candies to keep the Frankenstein theme going strong.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

I store these cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge since the frosting and filling are perishable. They keep well for about 3 days—just bring them to room temperature before serving to get that soft, melty marshmallow goodness.

Freezing

If you want to freeze them, I recommend freezing unfrosted cupcakes and the frosting separately. Wrap each cupcake tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag. Freeze frosting in an airtight container. Thaw and frost right before serving for the best texture and flavor.

Reheating

To bring frozen cupcakes back, thaw at room temperature for an hour or two. If you want them warm, pop them in the microwave for about 10 seconds—just enough to soften but not melt the marshmallow filling. It’s my go-to trick for a cozy treat!

FAQs

Final Thoughts

I honestly can’t get enough of making the Frankenstein and His Bride Cupcakes Recipe each year—it’s become a tradition that all my friends and family eagerly await. These cupcakes are playful, indulgent, and remind me of the joy of creating something special from scratch. If you want to impress without hours of stress, give this recipe a try. Trust me, you’ll love how the marshmallow filling bubbles out like a potion from a witch’s cauldron, making these cupcakes as fun to make as they are to eat!

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