Description: Halloween means spooky fun, vibrant colors, and delightful treats. What better way to join the festive spirit than with wholesome cupcakes? These Whole Wheat Candy Corn Cupcakes are a playful twist on a traditional favorite, crafted to bring color, joy, and nutrition to your Halloween celebrations. Each cupcake layer has three cheerful colors: bright orange, sunny yellow, and creamy white, mimicking the iconic candy corn. The base is crafted from Hathi Brand 100% Whole Wheat Chakki Atta, ensuring every bite is packed with goodness. Sweetened with jaggery and flavored with mild spices like cardamom, these cupcakes are perfect for all ages. Soft, moist, and colorful, they are as fun to make as they are to eat. Ideal for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or school celebrations, they add a wholesome and festive touch to your spooky festivities.
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Hathi Brand 100% Whole Wheat Chakki Atta
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- ½ cup jaggery (grated)
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup yogurt (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup ghee
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- Natural food colors: orange, yellow (saffron-infused), white (plain batter).
Method
- Prepare the Batter: In a bowl, mix whole wheat atta, baking powder, baking soda, and cardamom powder.
- Wet Mix: In a separate bowl, combine ghee, yogurt, milk, jaggery, and vanilla essence until smooth.
- Combine: Slowly mix wet ingredients into dry, forming a smooth, thick batter.
- Color Layers: Divide the batter into three equal portions. Add natural orange color to one, saffron-infused yellow to another, and leave one plain for white.
- Assemble: In cupcake liners, layer a spoonful of orange batter, followed by yellow, then white, gently leveling each layer.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let cupcakes cool completely before serving.
These vibrant cupcakes pair perfectly with warm saffron milk or pumpkin spice tea. They can also be enjoyed with light fruit salads or simple nut mixes for a balanced Halloween treat. Let these colors brighten your spooky celebration while keeping it wholesome.
Happy Halloween!