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Fluffy Ghost Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Swirl

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These easy, airy vanilla cupcakes are topped with a smooth vanilla buttercream and shaped into cute ghosts. Perfect for Halloween parties, they are simple to make and deliciously moist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 2 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup (225g) Unsalted Butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4–5 cups (480-600g) Confectioners’ Sugar, sifted (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tablespoons Heavy Cream (for frosting)
  • 1–2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
  • White Food Coloring Gel (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with white cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down bowl sides and mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk in two parts. Start and end with flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While cupcakes cool, beat frosting butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar on low speed. Increase to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes. Add cream and vanilla, beat for another minute until fluffy.
  9. Pipe a large dollop of buttercream on each cooled cupcake. Shape into a rounded mound to resemble a ghost.
  10. Add two small dots for eyes and a small line for a mouth using darker frosting or edible markers.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender. Sift powdered sugar for smooth frosting. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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Keywords: Halloween, Cupcakes, Vanilla, Ghost, Easy Baking, Party Dessert, Buttercream

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