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Halloween wouldn't be complete without some truly spooky cakes. If you're wondering what treats to indulge in on this costume-clad holiday, then look no further. Right here, let Mytour guide you through 3 hair-raising Halloween cake recipes!
1. Witch's Finger Cookies – Terrifying Halloween Treats
Witch's Finger Cookies are a highly sought-after Halloween treat, and they're surprisingly simple to make. These crunchy, fragrant cookies shaped like blood-stained fingers are sure to provide you with some delightfully creepy visual and gustatory experiences. Let's get baking these spooky cookies with Mytour!
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1.1. Ingredients
- Softened Butter: 75 grams
- Caster Sugar: 60 grams
- All-Purpose Flour: 175 grams
- Chicken Egg: 1
- Vanilla Powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking Powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Almonds: 10 grams
- Strawberry Jam: 150 grams
- A pinch of salt
1.2. Recipe for Witch's Finger Cookies
Step 1: Knead the Dough
- Place 75 grams of softened butter in a mixing bowl, then add 60 grams of caster sugar and cream together.
- Next, add 1 chicken egg, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla powder, and a pinch of salt to the sugar-butter mixture and beat until smooth.
- Then, divide the prepared all-purpose flour into 3 portions and gradually sift each portion into the above mixture. Mix well after adding each portion of flour. Knead the dough until it forms a smooth, elastic ball. The dough should have a beautiful pale yellow color at this stage.
- Finally, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
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Step 2: Shape the Dough into Finger Forms
- After taking the dough out of the refrigerator, start shaping it into finger forms. Take a small amount of dough and mold it into a long, finger-like shape. Use almonds to create fake fingernails. At this stage, remember to use a knife to create wrinkles and vein lines on the fingers.
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Step 3: Complete the Cookies
- Next, arrange the shaped fingers on a baking sheet and place them in the oven at 175 degrees Celsius for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Once the cookies are baked, use strawberry jam to spread on top to resemble 'bloodstains' and make the 'fingers' even more 'spooky'.
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1.3. Finished Product
Once completed, the cookies will resemble bloody fingers, perfect for Halloween. These cookies have a distinct flavor of butter, eggs, and condensed milk, combined with the nutty aroma. Eating witch's finger cookies with sweet, fragrant strawberry jam only enhances the irresistible taste of this dish.
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2. Spiderweb Cookies – Terrifyingly Delicious Halloween Treats
Spiderweb cookies are among the top choices for Halloween on October 31st. These cookies look both creepy and cute, and they taste absolutely delicious. The crunchy cookies have a subtle sweetness, making them a favorite for both adults and children. Let's get into the kitchen with Mytour and make this terrifyingly delicious Halloween treat!
2.1. Ingredients
- Softened Butter: 90 grams
- Dark Sugar: 50 grams
- Chicken Egg: 1 egg yolk
- Vanilla Powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 125 grams
- White Chocolate: 30 grams
- Dark Chocolate: 50 grams
- Chocolate Candy Balls: 20 balls
2.2. Making Spiderweb Cookies
Step 1: Knead the Dough
- Place 90 grams of softened butter in a mixing bowl and cream together. Then add 50 grams of dark sugar to the butter mixture and continue beating until smooth. Next, add one egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla powder, and mix until everything is perfectly combined.
- Then, divide the prepared all-purpose flour into 3 portions and gradually sift each portion into the above mixture. Mix well after adding each portion of flour. Knead the dough until it forms a smooth, elastic ball.
- Next, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
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Step 2: Bake the Cookies
- After taking the dough out of the refrigerator, start shaping it into flat round cookie shapes. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake in the microwave oven at 170 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
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Step 3: Decorate the Cookies
The next incredibly fun step is shaping the spider for the spiderweb cookie.
- First, you place both types of chocolate into two piping bags, then melt them by steaming.
- To decorate the spider's eyes, you cut the tips off of two piping bags containing white and dark chocolate. Then, you squeeze a small dot of white chocolate onto the cookie base and a small dot of dark chocolate onto the white chocolate. Next, you use a black chocolate candy ball to make the spider's body. Attach the body to the cookie and place the eyes on top of the body. Finally, use the black chocolate piping bag to draw the spider's legs, and your spiderweb cookie masterpiece is complete.
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2.3. Finished Product
The finished product is these incredibly 'spooky' and delicious spiderweb cookies. These cookies, with their beautiful golden color, are decorated with adorable chocolate spiders. The crispy, fragrant cookies, combined with the sweet chocolate, promise to deliver the most wonderful taste experience.
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3. Chocolate Cupcakes – Super Delicious Halloween Treats
Cupcakes are small cakes baked in paper cups, perfect for individual servings. Halloween cupcakes with cute or spooky shapes are highly popular at costume parties. There are many ways to decorate cupcakes, but first, let's get started with making this super delicious treat with Mytour!
3.1. Ingredients
- Softened Butter: 150 grams
- Sugar: 100 grams
- Chicken Eggs: 3
- Fresh Milk: 45 ml
- All-Purpose Flour: 150 grams
- Cocoa Powder: 45 grams
- Baking Powder: 7 grams
- Paper Cups
3.2. Making Halloween Cupcakes
Step 1: Blend Butter, Eggs, Milk
- Place 150 grams of softened butter in a mixing bowl along with 100 grams of sugar and beat until creamy. Add 3 chicken eggs and 45 ml of fresh milk, then beat until smooth.
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Step 2: Mix the Flours
- Combine 150 grams of all-purpose flour, 45 grams of cocoa powder, and 7 grams of baking powder in another mixing bowl, then mix well.
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- Divide the mixed flour into 2 equal parts and gradually sift each part into the butter, egg, and milk mixture. Then mix everything until well combined.
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Step 3:
- Divide the mixture into each cup, making sure to fill only up to 2/3 of the cup height.
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- Place the cups in the oven and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
- Once the cupcakes are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool.
Step 4: Decorating Cupcakes
- Place 2 types of chocolate in 2 piping bags, then melt them by steaming. After that, cut the tips of the 2 bags of white and dark chocolate for easier decoration.
- Spread whipped cream on the surface of the cupcakes. Then use the dark chocolate bag to draw 'creepy' mouths, eyes, noses on top. You can use the melted white chocolate bag to draw directly on the cupcakes various shapes like dragon heads, spider webs, etc. And there are countless other decoration methods depending on your personal preferences.
3.3. Finished Product
The finished product is a variety of cupcakes with different cute or spooky shapes depending on your preferences and imagination. The chocolate and butter cupcakes, both sweet and fragrant, promise to be the ideal Halloween treat for you to serve to family and friends.
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Above are 3 Halloween cake recipes that Mytour Blog wants to introduce to you. These Halloween cakes will surely add an extra touch to your costume party. So why hesitate? Let's get started making these 'spooky' cakes for family and friends to enjoy!
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