Description
These Ghost Cupcakes are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween or any ghostly-themed party. Soft chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting are transformed into adorable little ghosts using smooth white fondant, lollipops, and black decorating gel to create their eyes. This simple no-bake decorating project adds a charming and festive touch to your dessert table in just 30 minutes.
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. 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 any scraps, re-roll, and cut again. Repeat with the remaining fondant until you have 12 circles.
- Frost the cupcakes: Spread a generous, smooth layer of chocolate frosting on each cupcake to create a flat, even surface for the ghosts to sit on.
- Form the ghosts: Place each fondant circle over a lollipop and gently shape it into a ghost. Press lightly around the lollipop to create the ghost shape.
- Assemble the cupcakes: Insert each ghost lollipop into the center of a frosted cupcake, pushing all the way down so the lollipop stands up straight.
- Add the eyes: Using the black decorating gel, squeeze out small dots to create the ghost’s eyes on the fondant.
Notes
- Use cornstarch sparingly to prevent sticking but avoid making the fondant dry or crack.
- Work quickly with the fondant as it can dry out and become stiff.
- Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting complement the white fondant ghost for a nice flavor contrast.
- Adjust the size of the fondant circles if using larger or smaller lollipops.
- Store assembled cupcakes in a cool, dry place to keep fondant firm and eyes intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
