Description
Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are the perfect treat for your spooky celebrations. These moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with a vibrant orange buttercream frosting and crowned with charming ghost marshmallows that add a playful touch to your Halloween festivities. Ideal for parties, these cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also deliciously satisfying, making them a hit among both kids and adults. With simple ingredients and clear instructions, these treats can be whipped up in no time, ensuring that your Halloween gathering is filled with fun and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- Orange gel food coloring
- 12 large rectangular marshmallows
- Black edible food marker
- Halloween sprinkles (including pumpkin, star, and ghost shapes, and various colored round sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with black cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix in buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Gradually add boiling water until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until fluffy; mix in orange coloring.
- Decorate marshmallows with ghost faces using an edible marker.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes, top with marshmallows, and sprinkle with Halloween decorations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg