Chili-Chocolate Spider Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• a few drops green food coloring
• 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 8 ounces heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
• licorice or sour candy strings
• sour candy for the eyes
• slivered almonds for the fangs