Chocolate Halloween Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

INGREDIENTS

12 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 1/3 cups

sugar

large eggs, at room temperature

2 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

buttermilk, at room temperature

1/2 cup

sour cream, at room temperature

1 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

1 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

Green candy melts

Green sprinkles

Pretzel rods

12 oz

cream cheese, at room temperature

3/4 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature

3 cups

powdered sugar

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

Orange food coloring