For some people, Halloween is all about the candy kids collect. I know that at the end of the night I can’t wait to raid my daughter’s trick or treat basket for some of my faves like Snickers, Twix, and chewy SweeTarts. But then there are the many Halloween parties taking place in the weeks preceding this spooky night. More than just candy is served. You know, a party isn’t a party without cupcakes. This Halloween shock and awe your guests with these awesomely cute Halloween cupcake ideas to make this fall.

Related: Halloween Fun Starts NOW! with this Halloween Activities Printable

This roundup features some of the best halloween cupcakes. Halloween cupcake ideas.

Cauldron Cupcakes by Mom Foodie

Halloween cupcake witch cauldron cupcakes
Watch this chocolate cupcake cauldron bubble…in your tummy! The pretzel stick is a nice touch adding a hint of salt and crunch.

Ghoulish Monster Cupcakes by Kleinworth and Co.

Ghoulish Monster Halloween Cupcakes

These look amazing but aren’t that hard to make. All you need is a box of chocolate cake mix, frosting, and red gel glaze to make these ghoulish yet grossly delicious cupcakes.

Easy Halloween Cupcakes by Recipes from a Pantry

Easy halloween cupcake ideas . Bat cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cookies as wings make the perfect Halloween cupcake for chocolate lovers.

Mummy Cupcakes by Vegan Huggs

Vegan Halloween cupcake idea. Vegan Mummy cupcakesVegans are welcome here! Vegan Huggs created these vegan-friendly chocolate mummy cupcakes.

Candy Corn Cupcakes by Baked, Broiled and Basted

Halloween Cupcake Ideas - Candy Corn CupcakesCandy corn lovers! This is your season and your cupcake. You don’t have to worry about these cupcakes taking up too much of your time since they require a box cake mix. The decorating is easy as pie… oh wait, these are cupcakes!

Silly Monster Cupcakes by Pizzazzerie

Monster Cupcakes Halloween Cupcake IdeasTwo of my favorite colors adorn these monster cupcakes. They’re fun and cute. And just perfect for Halloween.

Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes by Food, Wine and Sunshine

Mini Pumpkin Angel food Bundt Cakes

You had me at pumpkin. Fall is my favorite season strictly for the pumpkin spice. These mini pumpkin bundt cakes are the perfect sweet treat to usher in the fall and Halloween.

Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes by Ottawa Mommy Club

Pumpkin Patch Halloween CupcakesThese chocolate cupcakes are adorned with piped green frosting and a pumpkin candy topper. If you prefer vanilla cupcakes (or any other flavor) you can make these cupcakes with that mix as well.

Peanut Butter Owl Cupcakes by Amees Savory Dish

Peanut Butter Owl Halloween Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes coupled with Oreos and other fun surprises, make these cute little cupcakes for a sweet Halloween treat.

Swirled Halloween Cupcakes by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Halloween Swirl Cupcakes

How cute are these? They remind me of one of my favorite movies to watch during the Halloween season: Hocus Pocus.

Sparkly Pumpkin Cupcakes by The Gracious Wife

Sparkly Pumpkin Halloween Cupcakes
Turn your favorite cupcake into this sparkling beauty with frosting, orange sugar, and green Twizzlers. Super fun and super easy!

Pumpkin Buttercream Cupcakes by Food Folks and Fun

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream
Can you ever really have enough pumpkin? I don’t think so! The marshmallow buttercream brings this pumpkin spice cupcake to the next level.

Candy Bucket Cupcakes by Food Meanderings

Halloween Cupcake
These are cute! I think they are perfect for novice cupcake designers or for those of us who don’t have time but want our kids and their friends to enjoy something cute and fun for Halloween.

Witch Hat Cupcakes by Janine Huldie

Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes
Who knew that all you needed to make a witches hat is a waffle ice cream cone? Eat the cone or just eat the cupcake. Either way, it is delicious and fun.

Mummy Cupcakes by Sugar and Soul

Mummy Halloween Cupcakes
Yes, this is another mummy cupcake recipe. However, these are a delicious non-vegan option.

This Halloween Serve up These 15 Spooky Halloween Snacks