Heading to a Halloween party or hosting your own spooky celebration? From our favorite baker and Instagram dessert genius, Samantha Chiu, these ghost cupcakes are all treat–and no trick! Thanks to frosting, fondant, and lollipops (!), you’ll be able to delight guests young and old with floating ghosties that are just, well, eerily adorable. Seriously, this might be one of our favorite Halloween cupcake ideas ever.

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By draping white fondant over a lollipop, Chiu created the cutest Halloween dessert you never knew you needed. We’re pretty sure these ghost cupcakes will make you a haunting hit at any party this holiday!

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Chiu might be a baking wizard, but this recipe is totally doable at home–no spell casting required! So roll up your sleeves and prepare to serve up a magical treat (and if you need a grown-up drink to wash these goodies down with, check out our Midnight Magic cocktail recipe here).

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Ready to get into the Halloween spirit? Ahead, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for making this Halloween cupcakes recipe. Trust us, they’re scary good.

ghost cupcakes from Samantha Chiu

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Did you try this sweet and spooky recipe? Show us your ghost cupcakes on Instagram @Lulus using #lovelulus– or share your favorite Halloween cupcake ideas in the comments!
  • PREP TIME: 30 MINS
  • SERVES: 12
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Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Chocolate Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Decorating Ingredients:

  • White fondant
  • Dark chocolate
  • Lollipops

 

Directions

Step 1:

Line cupcake pan with liners or grease pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.

Step 2:

Melt butter and add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

Step 3:

In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar and salt and add flour mixture with milk to the butter mixture.

Step 4:

Fill cupcake cups 1/2 full.

Step 5:

Preheat oven at 350 degrees F and bake for 15-17 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into cupcakes comes out clean.

Step 6:

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Step 7:

For the frosting: Combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder and salt and beat with electric mixer until blended. Add the milk, vanilla and beat for 5 minutes or until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Using an offset spatula, spread frosting directly onto cupcake.

Step 8:

For the decorations: Roll out white fondant and cut out with a 3” circle cookie cutter. Drape fondant on top of lollipop and stick in the center of the cupcake. Melt dark chocolate in the microwave for 30-second increments until there are no lumps. Using a toothpick, add the chocolate details onto the fondant.

Step 9:

Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!