Description
A delightful recipe for spooky Ghostly Vanilla Cupcakes, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Edible glitter (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with the prepared frosting and decorate with mini chocolate chips for eyes and edible glitter.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze unfrosted cupcakes.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Ghostly Vanilla Cupcakes, Halloween Cupcakes, Vanilla Cupcakes, Spooky Treats