If you're looking for a spooky yet cute treat, these Eyeball Cupcakes are just the thing! Bright sprinkles, dark chocolate frosting, and gummy eyes make an awesome Halloween dessert that's perfect for parties. Plus, using a box cake mix keeps it easy, and everyone will be totally impressed!

Halloween has always been one of my favorite times to bake fun treats. When our kids were younger, I went all out making themed desserts for school parties and trick-or-treat events. Some of their favorites were peanut butter eyeballs and spider web brownies.
Now that our children are grown and we're empty nesters, I still reach for the spooky candy and sprinkles this time of year. It's a tradition I refuse to let go of.
This year, I decided to bake something fun with a bit of spookiness. I took a white cake mix and added Halloween sprinkles for color. A swirl of dark chocolate buttercream with black cocoa powder gave them a spooky vibe.
The final touch was gummy eyeballs I found at Walmart in the seasonal aisle. "Eye" can't believe how cute these cupcakes turned out! Make them for holiday parties, and they will disappear faster than you can blink.
Why You'll Love Eyeball Cupcakes
If you are baking for a holiday party, a classroom celebration, or just for fun, these eyeball cupcakes are a great treat.
- Spooky and fun! These cupcakes look like they are staring right back at you, making them perfect for Halloween parties.
- Easy to make. You'll start with a boxed cake mix, so there's no need for fancy steps or equipment. Just mix, bake, and decorate.
- Dark and delicious. Black cocoa powder gives the frosting a rich chocolate flavor and a spooky dark color that complements the sweet funfetti cake.
- Kid and adult approved. Whether you are baking for little ones or keeping traditions alive now that the kids are grown, these cupcakes bring smiles to everyone.