Pumpkin Ghost Cupcakes Recipe for Halloween

These delightful Pumpkin Ghost Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween. With a moist pumpkin cake base and a fluffy ghostly frosting, they make an excellent addition to any Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

This recipe is simple to follow and will impress guests at your Halloween party. Enjoy making these spooky yet delicious cupcakes that are sure to be a hit!

Spooky Pumpkin Ghost Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a spiced pumpkin cake topped with a light and airy frosting shaped like ghosts. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes, making it a perfect Halloween recipe for gatherings.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips for eyes

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Bake: Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes: Use a piping bag to pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes in a ghost shape.
Decorate: Place chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips on the frosting to create eyes. Serve and enjoy your spooky treats!