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Cozy Ghost-Shaped Vanilla Cupcakes with Easy Buttercream

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These adorable ghost-shaped vanilla cupcakes with silky buttercream are a happy accident turned fall favorite. Quick to make with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for Halloween parties or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • A pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Black gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place ghost-shaped silicone mold on a baking sheet or inside a muffin pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. With mixer on low, add dry ingredients and milk alternately, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Fill ghost molds about two-thirds full with batter.
  7. Bake for 14-16 minutes until tops spring back and toothpick comes out clean. Cool in mold 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For buttercream: Beat softened butter on medium speed for 2 minutes until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  9. Pipe buttercream onto cooled ghosts using a piping bag with round tip, starting at bottom and swirling upward.
  10. Dip toothpick in black gel food coloring and draw eyes and mouth on each ghost.

Notes

For best texture, ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature. Underbake slightly for softer crumb. Chill buttercream if kitchen is warm. Use gel food coloring for faces. Work in batches if only one mold.

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