Description
These Ghostly Marshmallow Cupcakes are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. Topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting and decorated to look like little ghosts, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows gently into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the whipped marshmallow frosting.
- Decorate the tops with chocolate chips to create ghost eyes.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance; just frost them on the day of serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ghostly Marshmallow Cupcakes, Halloween cupcakes, spooky treats, marshmallow frosting