Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line your cupcake tins with colorful liners.
Mix the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions until smooth and glossy, then divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, until they bounce back when gently pressed and smell rich and chocolatey.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a cooling rack, listening for the gentle click of the crust forming.
While they cool, prepare your frosting by beating the butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add a splash of milk to reach your desired creamy consistency.
Divide the frosting into bowls and tint each with food coloring to create spooky shades like black, gray, or neon colors. Mix until vibrant and even.
Fill piping bags fitted with tips or use a spatula to spread frosting over each cooled cupcake, creating different shapes—swirls, flat layers, or textured blobs for variety.
Decorate each cupcake with candy eyes, sprinkles, and edible bits—scars, mouths, or monster features—using a mini spatula or piping tip for precision.
Add cracked cookies, edible glitter, or crushed candies to enhance the chaos, making each cupcake a mini spooky scene.
Let the decorated cupcakes sit for about 10 minutes to let the frosting firm up slightly and decorations settle into their creepy, playful positions.
Arrange the cupcakes on a tray, serve immediately, and enjoy the wild, colorful chaos of your Halloween treats!
