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Easy Ghost Cupcakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delight in these spooky and adorable ghost cupcakes perfect for Halloween or any fun occasion.

Ingredients

Cake and Filling

  • 1 box chocolate or devils food cake mix
  • 1 box chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • 2 cups vanilla buttercream
  • black frosting frosting

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Mix cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, water, oil, eggs, and espresso powder until fully combined.
  • Fill liners 3/4 full and bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Pipe vanilla buttercream onto cooled cupcakes to form tall domes.
  • Use black frosting with a small tip to create eyes on each ghost.

Notes

For best results, use a piping bag with a large round tip for the frosting and a small tip for the eyes.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cupcakes, ghost, Halloween