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ghost cupcakes

Spooktacular Ghost Cupcakes: 4 Horrifyingly Good Steps

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  • Author: Casey Mitchell
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Ghost cupcakes are a fun and spooky treat, perfect for Halloween. These cupcakes are easy to make and decorate, making them a great activity for kids and adults.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 container vanilla frosting
  • White fondant
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  3. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  6. Frost each cupcake with vanilla frosting.
  7. Roll out white fondant and cut out ghost shapes.
  8. Place a fondant ghost on top of each cupcake.
  9. Use mini chocolate chips to create eyes on the ghosts.

Notes

  • You can use any flavor of cake mix you like.
  • For a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
  • If you don’t have fondant, you can use marshmallows to make the ghosts.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg