Ghost Cupcakes – Spooky & Easy Halloween Treats

 Ready in: 45 minutes | Style: Halloween Dessert | Occasion: Party Treat

These Ghost Cupcakes are the perfect mix of cute and spooky—light, fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with soft marshmallow “ghosts” that will make your Halloween table irresistible. They’re simple to make, kid-friendly, and guaranteed to disappear faster than a phantom in the night! 👻

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fluffy chocolate cupcakes with adorable ghost frosting.
• Perfect for Halloween parties and baking with kids.
• Requires simple ingredients—no tricks, just treats!
• Soft marshmallow topping makes every bite melt-in-your-mouth.

Quick Recipe Snapshot

Prep Time:	15 minutes
Cook Time:	25 minutes
Total Time:	45 minutes
Yields:	12 cupcakes
Category:	Dessert
Difficulty:	Easy
Occasion:	Halloween

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup hot water or hot coffee

For the Ghost Frosting:

• 1 cup marshmallow fluff (or melted mini marshmallows)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Mini chocolate chips or melted dark chocolate for eyes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
   
   
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   
   
3. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
   
   
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the hot water (or coffee) last for extra richness.
   
   
5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
   
   
6. For the frosting: beat marshmallow fluff with butter and vanilla until smooth, then add powdered sugar until creamy.
   
   
7. Pipe tall swirls of frosting to form ghost shapes. Add chocolate chips or dots of melted chocolate for eyes.

Storage Tips

• Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  
  
• Frost cupcakes right before serving if it’s a warm day.
  
  
  

💡 Fun Fact

The word “cupcake” dates back to the 19th century when they were first baked in small cups—literally! Their ghostly glow-up for Halloween? That came much later. 👻

Recipe Rating

• Taste: ★★★★★
• Ease of Preparation: ★★★★★
• Appearance: ★★★★★
• Fun Factor: ★★★★★

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupcake | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg.

💛 A Little Something Extra

When I made these with my kids, we couldn’t stop laughing at our “ghost fails”—some looked more like snowmen! But that’s what makes Halloween baking so special: the fun, the mess, and the sweet memories. 🎃

💬 Let’s Connect!

Did you make these spooky little ghosts? Share your cupcake creations in the comments or tag @sizzleandsweet on Instagram so I can see your hauntingly cute treats! 👻