Delicious and Spooky Halloween Fondant Ghost Cupcakes

Get into the spirit of Halloween with these spooky and delicious fondant ghost cupcakes. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a smooth layer of fondant, adorned with cute fondant ghost figures. These cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties and will impress kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can create these hauntingly delightful treats. Get ready to sink your teeth into a sweet and spooky delight!

Ingredients

• For the cupcakes:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup whole milk
• For the fondant ghosts:
• 1 package white fondant
• Black gel food coloring
• For the frosting:
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• Food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the fondant ghosts, divide the white fondant into small portions and knead in few drops of black gel food coloring to create shades of gray. Shape the fondant into ghost figures.
9. For the frosting, cream together powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk until light and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
10. Spread a thin layer of frosting on top of each cupcake.
11. Place the fondant ghost figures on top of the frosted cupcakes, gently pressing them down to secure.
12. Serve and enjoy these spooky and delicious Halloween Fondant Ghost Cupcakes!

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