{Super Easy Ghostly Cupcakes}

Don't you just LOVE these...I do. They are so easy and they look like you worked all day on them. I went ahead and used a box mix when I discovered I was out of flour but still devilishly delish! Chocolate ganache icing and then rolled the sides only in chocolate jimmys.

Now for the ghost:
This little number is draped over a marshmallow that I snipped with scissors to make more round at the top.


Roll out your store bought white fondant, I used Wilton white. Use a ravioli cutter or cookie cutter & make a small enough circle that it will

sit on the cupcake and not (over) it. 

Stand your marshmallow up and drape the fondant over. 

Then trim the bottom (of the marshmallow) as needed so it sits flat on cupcake

Add two dots with an edible black marker and carefully place on this little masterpiece. Your people will think you are soooooo clever;)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

{ Homemade Hostess Cupcakes }

I have always wanted to make a homemade version of these hostess favorites. Always loved the combination of devil's food and creamy whipped filling but always thought it was way too sweet. I spotted on Martha's website the same idea with pretty script sayings in creamy white piped across. I love the idea of this as a gift around valentine's day even though I recently started hating the holiday due to my single status;( but let's keep this blog happy for now...lol








For the Cupcakes

1& 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 & 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

For the Filling
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup marshmallow creme

For the Ganache
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla

For the Icing

1 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoon milk
2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla

I promise these will be a hit! Perfect creamy middle and the ganache is so glossy and lets you dip each cupcake twice for a great thick chocolately top. I piped the swirls and letters on with a piping pen that I bought but I read that the pastry bag with a very thin tip works fab also. Happy Valentine's Day!!