Description
Delightfully spooky and fun Ghost Cupcakes featuring soft white buttercream fondant ghosts perched on chocolate frosted cupcakes, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion. These easy-to-make treats combine creamy frosting, sweet fondant, and creative decorating with simple ingredients and no baking beyond the cupcakes themselves.
Ingredients
Scale
Fondant and Decoration
- 2 pounds white buttercream fondant (available at most craft stores)
- Cornstarch, for rolling the fondant
- 1 small tube black decorating gel
Cupcakes
- 12 cupcakes with chocolate frosting
- 12 small lollipops, such as DumDums
Instructions
- Roll out the fondant: Dust your work surface and rolling pin lightly with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Roll out half of the fondant into a large circle about 1/16 inch thick. Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter or paring knife, cut out circles. Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut again until you have 12 circles in total.
- Frost the cupcakes: Spread a generous, smooth layer of chocolate frosting on each cupcake creating a flat, even surface for the ghosts to sit on. This layer will help hold the fondant ghosts steadily in place.
- Form the ghosts: Place each fondant circle over a lollipop and gently shape it to resemble a ghost. Press lightly around the lollipop to mold the fondant, ensuring it drapes and holds the ghost shape.
- Assemble the cupcakes: Insert each ghost lollipop into the center of a frosted cupcake. Push the lollipop all the way down so it stands upright securely in the cupcake.
- Add the eyes: Use the black decorating gel to squeeze out small dots onto the fondant ghosts to create eyes, giving them a spooky yet charming look.
Notes
- Use cornstarch sparingly to avoid drying out the fondant.
- If fondant becomes too soft, refrigerate briefly before shaping.
- Substitute chocolate cupcakes with any favorite flavor as desired.
- Decorating gel can be replaced with edible black food coloring or icing pens.
- Store cupcakes in a cool area to prevent the fondant from melting or warping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
