Jack-O-Lantern Halloween Cupcakes

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until combined.

3.Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.

4.Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin, which is normal.

5.Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

6.Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

7.Once the cupcakes are cool, frost the top of each cupcake generously with orange frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.

8.Using black food coloring, pipe or draw jack-o-lantern faces on each cupcake to create spooky expressions. You can also use edible decorations for the eyes and mouth.