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Halloween Ghost Cupcakes Recipe

Halloween Ghost Cupcakes Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are a spooky and fun treat perfect for any Halloween party. Moist vanilla cupcakes topped with ghostly swirls of marshmallow frosting and cute chocolate chip eyes will delight both kids and adults alike.


Ingredients

Scale

Cupcake Batter:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decoration:

  • 1 1/2 cups marshmallow frosting or white buttercream
  • 24 mini chocolate chips or black icing for eyes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Cupcake Batter: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine dry ingredients with milk into the butter mixture. Fill cupcake liners and bake.
  3. Decorate: Pipe frosting on cupcakes to create ghost shapes. Add chocolate chip eyes.
  4. Serve: Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use store-bought cupcakes for convenience.
  • Consider adding a surprise candy inside the cupcakes for extra fun.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg