Description
Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are the perfect spooky treat for your festivities! Moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with vibrant orange buttercream frosting and adorned with charming ghost marshmallows, making them a delightful centerpiece for any Halloween gathering. These whimsical cupcakes not only taste amazing but also bring a fun, festive spirit to your celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply looking to indulge in some seasonal sweets, these Ghost Cupcakes will be a hit among kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- Orange gel food coloring
- 12 large rectangular marshmallows for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with black cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix until combined. Slowly stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes before frosting.
- Beat butter for frosting; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until creamy. Mix in orange food coloring.
- Decorate marshmallows with ghost faces using a black edible marker.
- Frost cupcakes and top each with a ghost marshmallow and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (66g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg