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Enchanting Ghost Cupcakes

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Deliciously spooky Ghost Cupcakes perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (for buttercream)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Chocolate chips (for eyes)
  • Optional: Sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and light.
  4. Add milk and eggs to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth.
  6. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Make the buttercream by beating the butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
  10. Pipe the buttercream atop each cupcake to create ghost shapes.
  11. Add two chocolate chips for eyes on each frosted cupcake.

Notes

Feel free to get creative with decorations like sprinkles or different candies for the eyes!

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