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Cakes & CupcakesNo. 8358 · The 2026 edition

Ghost Cupcakes

20 min Serves 24 Hard American

Our own summary of the original by Carrie Barnard — the full post and photos live at eatingonadime.com.

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PHOTO: CARRIE BARNARD · EATINGONADIME.COM

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit and line 2 cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix together the cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  3. For each cupcake tin in the pan approximately 3/4 of the way full. Bake based on the package instructions.
  4. Beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and well mixed.
  5. Mix in fluff and vanilla by hand and mix well.
  6. If needed mix 1-2 tablespoons milk to get to the desired consistency.
  7. Place the frosting in a piping bag fitted a large round decorating tip.
  8. Pipe a swirl of icing on top of each cupcake.
  9. Place 3 chocolate chips (2 eyes and a nose) on the front of the frosting to make your ghost face.
  10. Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!

Per serving

  • 16.0 fat g
  • 32.0 carbs g
  • 13.0 sugar g
  • 227.0 calories
  • 2.0 protein g

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