Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are a charming, easy dessert with fluffy ghost frosting and playful chocolate eyes. This simple recipe delivers spooky fun perfect for Halloween parties or cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal
- 24 prepared cupcakes chocolate, vanilla, or pumpkin spice
- 3 cups vanilla buttercream frosting store-bought or homemade: 1 cup unsalted butter, 3–4 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp milk
- ½ cup chocolate chips for ghost eyes
- Optional: Halloween sprinkles or cupcake wrappers
Prep Cupcakes
I bake or buy 24 cupcakes (chocolate, vanilla, or pumpkin), ensuring they’re fully cooled to prevent melting frosting for this simple recipe.
Make Frosting
For homemade, I beat 1 cup butter, 3–4 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 2 tbsp milk until stiff. For store-bought, I soften for 10 minutes for this festive ghost cupcakes.
Pipe Ghost Shapes
Using a piping bag with a round tip, I pipe a tall, wide-based mound of frosting on each cupcake, pulling up to form a ghost peak for this spooky dessert treat.
- Use mini chocolate chips or candy eyes for variation.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before decorating.
- Frosting should be firm enough to hold shape—chill if needed.
- Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Use a cupcake carrier or deep pan for transport to avoid smudging
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