Do the Monster Mash
October 29, 2009 at 1:26 pm | In Baking / Cooking, Food | 45 CommentsNo need to be scared of things that go bump in the night, because around these parts, in all likelihood it’s nothing more than the midnight baker, bumbling about in the kitchen. When the witching hour struck last night, however, the midnight baker was up to some devious plot, whipping up more spooky sweets that usual…
Topped with a monstrous green swirl of frosting and those ever-popular chocolate spiders, these cupcakes are by no means horrific Halloween eats, but still perfectly fun and festive. Who really wants to eat something so faux-gory that it makes your stomach turn in the first place?
Of course, there is still one hidden surprise that’s just a touch bloody…
Strawberry “blood” filling! No, you’re definitely not going to fool anyone, but for a last-minute Halloween dessert, this assemblage can’t be beat. Just bake your favorite vanilla (or any other light-colored) cupcakes, carve a little cone out of the center with a paring knife, and trim the bottom of the cone off. Fill the hollow with a teaspoon or two of strawberry jam, and replace the top. Save the scraps for cake truffles, or have yourself a little snack.
As for that green frosting, you won’t find any nasty food coloring here- That hue is all thanks to one little avocado, and you can’t taste it one bit. Feel free to take advantage of that color and flavor it with mint, or keep it more kid-friendly with a solid dose of vanilla. Should you need a last-minute Halloween party treat, look no further- These are simple enough to please all palates, and easy enough to whip up in no time at all.
Monster (Green) Frosting
1 Ripe, Medium-Sized Avocado
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Margarine
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract (or more vanilla)
Pinch Salt
2 – 3 Cups Confectioner’s Sugar
Place your avocado and lemon juice in a food processor or blender, and thoroughly puree, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary to ensure that there are no chunks of avocado remaining. Transfer the puree into your stand mixer, and add in the margarine. Cream the two fats together until smooth and homogeneous, and add in your extracts of choice and salt. Stop the machine before adding in the sugar, and begin it again on a low speed so as not to fling powder everywhere. Once the sugar is mostly incorporated, turn up the speed to high, and whip for 2 – 3 minutes, until light and fluff. Apply to cupcakes as desired
Makes Enough to Frost about 1 Dozen Cupcakes
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This avocado frosting sounds delicious! I never saw avocado here in Ireland… I should try some halloween style for the cupcakes of tomorrow too and I have some ganache, let’s see what I can do!
Comment by Glauce — October 29, 2009 #
OMG Hannah those are so cute!! I’ve already got my cupcakes made for tomorrow (chai!) but I would so make these if I hadn’t. :) Next year!
Comment by Megan — October 29, 2009 #
These are so cute! I like that you used avocado for the coloring. Talk about nasty food coloring, one year I used a Williams Sonoma red food coloring in a bit of frosting and it ate through the white coating on my Kitchenaid mixing blade. What’s that doing to the stomach!!!
Comment by dreaminitvegan — October 29, 2009 #
Avocado! I was wondering what was in that frosting. I’m impressed as always. I always think to myself “If she’s doing this in her 20’s..(wait…are you younger than 20?) what will her food be like in her 50’s!”
Also thanks for the kind words about the Daring Bakers. I’m thinking once it’s January and I’m no longer teaching on the side it’s on my to do list along with taking a photography seminar.
Comment by Kelly — October 29, 2009 #
Omg, those look amazing!!
Comment by Diana — October 29, 2009 #
Avocado frosting?! Yes please!
Comment by Jes — October 29, 2009 #
i love that the frosting has avocado! so often frostings are just shortening and confectioner’s sugar, which kinda grosses me out!
Comment by Nora — October 29, 2009 #
These are ADORABLE! I seriously love those little chocolate spiders, I don’t think any would make it to my cupcakes because I would end up eating them all.
Great idea for avocado food coloring!
Comment by The voracious Vegan — October 29, 2009 #
delicious! and the avocado for food coloring is perfect :)
Comment by stephchows — October 29, 2009 #
Avocado in frosting?! Heck yes!
Comment by Shelby — October 29, 2009 #
I learned to make a raw frosting with avocado from Ani Phyo. I actually used it to top some raw cupcakes this week. It creates the perfect thick, creamy consistency for piping or spreading atop any confection-I was really impressed. I’m happy to see we are of like minds Hannah. Happy Halloween.
Comment by veganlisa — October 29, 2009 #
Adorable! I bought some special Halloween cupcake liners, I must make something spooky! I’m excited to try your avocado trick, too!
Comment by Mary — October 29, 2009 #
hannah,
i LOVE these.
xo
kittee
Comment by kittee — October 29, 2009 #
The frosting looks like it pipes very nice, love the avocado coloring idea.
Comment by Gala — October 29, 2009 #
Great looking cupcakes! Midnight bakers are rampant over here. :P
Comment by Wendy — October 29, 2009 #
These are gorgeous! I love the avocado frosting.
Comment by Mihl — October 29, 2009 #
Sooo adorable!
How do you always frost them so flawlessly? I always end up spreading b/c the metal thing breaks out of the bag…
Comment by laci — October 29, 2009 #
Oh nice darling, very cute !
So adorable !
I like !
Great Job little Hannah ;)
Comment by VeganPower — October 29, 2009 #
I love using avocados for frosting too, such a nice color! Those cupcakes are adorable.
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Comment by Sophia — October 29, 2009 #
Lovely looking cupcakes and thanks for the innovative frosting recipe:-) I like to use avocado in raw recipes a lot ,but haven’t used it as a frosting yet.
Comment by Yaelian — October 29, 2009 #
These are so cute! I hate Halloween sweets that are actually scary looking but these are perfect.
Comment by Jen — October 29, 2009 #
so brilliant! i love the red filling and spooky green frosting. *howling*
Comment by Sophie — October 29, 2009 #
I absolutely LOVE these cupcakes, Hannah! Seeing that jammy goo in the centre I couldn’t help smiling – inspired!!
Comment by DJ — October 29, 2009 #
Very cute! My son would love these. And I agree–I don’t want to eat something that looks gross!!
xo
Eco Mama
Comment by EcoMama — October 29, 2009 #
Too cool! I haven’t snuck any avocado into a dessert recently and I bet my son would love these made double lemon (frosting/cake). Thanks for the recipe!
Comment by Maggie — October 29, 2009 #
oh wow! avocado in frosting? i’ll have to try it
Comment by Philippa O — October 29, 2009 #
Hello! I am finally back to blogging – I have missed reading your posts tremendously and I can’t wait to catch up on them! Those cupcakes look divine!!!
Comment by Lainie — October 29, 2009 #
Those are perfect for Halloween! I love the idea of the avocado frosting and can’t wait to try it.
Comment by Animal-Friendly — October 29, 2009 #
I happened to have a single avocado lying around, so I made this with lime instead of lemon and put it on sugar cookies. Yummy. I expected some kind of avocado taste, but I really couldn’t taste it at all. I love having goodies colored without food coloring.
Comment by veganplaisir — October 29, 2009 #
Those cup cakes are soooo cute! You’re more than talented, I just can’t find words to describe how brilliant you are. But you really are brilliant! My 11-year-old son is now a BIG fan of your blog (I’m in trouble because he wants me to make all your halloween treats but I’m not really good at baking). What should I do? Help me please, Hannah!!!
Comment by Oraphan — October 30, 2009 #
Love the cupcakes! The red inside looks great. Avocado icing!? wow, that is one combination ive never heard of :)
Rose
Comment by Roses R Red — October 30, 2009 #
Wow, great idea on the icing! I never would have thought to use avocado. That’s so cool you avoided using food coloring. The strawberry filling is a nice touch too. :-)
Comment by chow vegan — October 30, 2009 #
Interesting using the avocado. I love the cupcakes. In the spirit of the “celebration”.
Comment by applec — October 30, 2009 #
I love all your Halloween treats! I wish we really had more halloween going on here, but sofar hardly anything!
Comment by junglefrog — October 30, 2009 #
Adorable and delectable, how can the goblins resist.
Comment by veron — October 30, 2009 #
Amazing!
I love how your color are REAL!
Comment by Sydney — October 31, 2009 #
These are adorable!
Comment by delightfullysweet — October 31, 2009 #
Hey there stranger! Sorry I’ve been away so much. I’ve been reading you through my reader when I can though. The avocados are a great idea here for the color and the health reasons. And I bet it’s not really an issue to store these for long because I bet they just don’t last very long at all. YUM! Thanks for another great idea/recipe. :)
Comment by teeni — October 31, 2009 #
Love the avocado coloring- I used carrots to make mine orange! The chocolate spiders are the cutest things- I’ll have to remember that for next Halloween… :)
Comment by DJ Karma — November 1, 2009 #
I made this the other night and my family thoroughly enjoyed it on vanilla cupcakes. Yum, and keep up the great work.
VEGirl
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Comment by VEGirl — November 1, 2009 #
So so cute and creative!
Comment by Megan@Feasting on Art — November 2, 2009 #
You’re so creative and resourceful! Avocado icing sounds sooo yum!! :)
Comment by Jessica — November 2, 2009 #
These look awesome Hannah! And I LOVE that you used avocado to make the frosting green!!
Comment by Ashley — November 2, 2009 #
Wow, they’re gorgeous!!! And I love the avocado in the frosting!
Comment by Vegetation — November 2, 2009 #
I love the color of that frosting! The filling is a great touch too! Happy belated Halloween!
Comment by Sara — November 2, 2009 #