Halloween is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and if you want to add a cannabis twist to your spooky treats, these Cannabis-Infused Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cannabutter Frosting are the way to go! They’re delicious, festive, and pack just the right dose of fun for your Halloween celebration.

Ingredients:

For the Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground cloves

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cannabis-Infused Frosting:

• ½ cup cannabutter (homemade or store-bought; potency can vary)

• 4 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)

• Orange and black food coloring (optional for Halloween vibe)

• Sprinkles, candy eyeballs, or other spooky decorations

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with Halloween-themed cupcake liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

5. Fill and Bake

Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ⅔ full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

6. Prepare the Cannabis-Infused Frosting

In a large bowl, beat the softened cannabutter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, alternating with milk until you reach your desired frosting consistency. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until smooth and fluffy.

If you want to make it extra festive, divide the frosting into two bowls. Add orange food coloring to one and black to the other, or keep it classic with white frosting.

7. Decorate Your Cupcakes

Using a piping bag or spoon, frost each cupcake with the cannabis-infused frosting. Top them with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, or any Halloween decorations you like!

Dosage Tips:

• When making cannabis-infused treats, it’s important to calculate the potency based on your cannabutter. If you’re using store-bought cannabutter, the packaging should provide the THC content per serving. For homemade cannabutter, use a calculator to estimate the THC in each cupcake, and remember that potency can vary depending on how strong your cannabutter is.

• Start with a small dose if you’re unsure about the potency, especially if you’re serving these cupcakes to guests who are unfamiliar with edibles.

Conclusion:

These Cannabis-Infused Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are the perfect Halloween treat, combining the warmth of fall spices with the fun of cannabis. The cannabutter frosting adds a creamy kick, making these cupcakes as spooky and enjoyable as they are delicious! Just remember to indulge responsibly and keep them away from non-consumers and kids. Happy Halloween!