Are you looking for a simple and fun Halloween recipe? Then these Halloween ghost cupcakes are exactly what you need! With just a few ingredients and a simple step-by-step plan, you can quickly put these cute, spooky cupcakes on the table.
They have a soft inside and a slightly crispy outside. Moreover, there is a layer of sweet icing and funny chocolate faces. Perfect for a Halloween party or just as a tasty treat!
Easy Spooky Cupcakes with Vanilla Glaze
In our village, Halloween is becoming increasingly popular. The children visit creepy gardens, and of course, a spooky treat is part of the celebration. I was looking for an easy Halloween recipe, and that's how these ghost cakes came about!
It's not only fun to make but also irresistibly tasty. The airy cake combines perfectly with the creamy icing, and the vanilla and lemon give it a fresh taste. Halloween and sweet treats belong together—in the past, people baked sweets to appease ghosts. Now, we just do it for the fun of it!
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
cakes
- 1 stick butter
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 eggs, size M
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons milk
glaze
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
face
- Chocolate writing icing
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Instructions
Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to
350 °F or 320 °F - In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.1 stick butter, ⅔ cup sugar
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.2 eggs
- Pour in the vanilla extract and mix briefly.1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Slowly add the flour while mixing at a low speed.1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pour in the milk and mix until smooth.2 tablespoons milk
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the cupcakes from the tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Glaze
- Mix the confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl.1 cup confectioner's sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Start mixing at a low speed, then gradually increase the speed. Mix for at least 5 minutes.
- Spread the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
- If the glaze is too thin, repeat the step after 5 minutes.
- Let the glaze dry for 1 hour.
Decoration
- Use the chocolate writing icing to draw a spooky face on each cupcake.Chocolate writing icing
Notes
- Extra airy cupcakes? Use ingredients at room temperature.
- Chocolate version? Add two tablespoons of cocoa powder to the batter.
- Ghost pops? Stick a lollipop stick into each cupcake for a fun treat.
- Room temperature: 1 day in a sealed container.
- Refrigerator: The batter will be kept for 2 days.
- Freezer: Cupcakes (without icing) can be kept for up to 2 months.
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Amy Liu Dong says
These are cute cookies and I am pretty sure kids would love these!
Andréa says
I know they'll going to love them!
Andréa says
Thank you!