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Three Halloween cupcakes with rich chocolate bases are topped with orange frosting, adorned by white chocolate ghost decorations complete with expressive eyes and mouths. A festive Halloween-themed display features mini pumpkins in the background, setting the perfect spooky scene.

Ghostly Halloween Cupcakes Recipe

Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are a quick and easy treat that’s perfect for any spooky celebration. With store-bought chocolate cupcakes, a bit of frosting, and fun ghost decorations, you can have them ready in just 20 minutes. They’re simple enough for kids to help but cute enough to impress at parties. Whether it’s for a bake sale or potluck, these cupcakes are always a hit.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Assembly Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Halloween Cupcakes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Mandy Applegate

Ingredients

Frosting Ingredients:

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, then gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
    1 stick unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the heavy cream and vanilla, then beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is fluffy—about 1 minute.
    2 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Slowly add drops of red and yellow food coloring and stir by hand until you reach your desired shade of orange.
    Red food coloring gel, Yellow food coloring gel
  • Next, melt the white chocolate wafers according to the package directions in a small microwave-safe bowl.
    ¼ cup white chocolate melting wafers
  • Spoon about a teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the parchment-lined sheet, then press the back of the spoon into the chocolate and swoop it down to create a ghost shape. Repeat this process to create 12 ghosts. Add candy eyes to the ghosts and use the edible marker to draw details. Allow them to cool and set completely.
    Candy eye balls, Black edible marker
  • Once the frosting and ghosts are ready, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake. Press a chocolate ghost into the center of each frosted cupcake. Serve and enjoy!
    12 premade chocolate cupcakes

Notes

  • Butter Temperature: Make sure your butter is at room temperature before starting the frosting. Cold butter won’t mix smoothly and could affect the final texture.
  • Smooth Frosting: If your frosting is too thick, add a bit more heavy cream to reach a spreadable consistency.
  • Food Coloring Gel: Gel works better than liquid food coloring for richer, more vibrant colors without thinning out the frosting.
  • Ghost Shapes: Be gentle when forming the chocolate ghosts. If you press too hard, the chocolate may spread too thin.
  • Cool Completely: Make sure the chocolate ghosts are fully set before handling them, or they may break apart.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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