October 26, 2020 · Written by Foodtolive Team
Halloween Orange Velvet Ghost Cupcakes
Get into the Halloween spirit with these simple Orange Velvet Ghost Cupcakes topped with marshmallow frosting! The ideal treat for your spooky party!
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 12 cupcakes
INGREDIENTS:
For the Orange Velvet Cupcakes:
- ¼ cup softened butter
- ¾ cup of sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp orange gel food coloring
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 ¼ cup sifted soft white wheat pastry flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp organic goldenberry powder
- ½ tbs white vinegar
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
For the Marshmallow Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites
- Pinch of cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- Black candy sprinkles (for eyes)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Orange Velvet Cupcakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line 12 cupcake tins with paper cases.
- Beat together butter and sugar for 5 minutes.
- Add orange food coloring and egg, then beat well.
- Mix in buttermilk, flour, salt, and goldenberry powder until well combined.
- Gently fold in vinegar.
- Stir in the bicarbonate of soda until the batter is well mixed.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake tins and bake for 18 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Marshmallow Frosting:
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until they form soft peaks.
- While continuing to whisk, slowly add the powdered sugar to the egg whites.
- Keep beating the frosting until it becomes cool and has a billowy texture, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Use a piping bag to immediately pipe the frosting onto your orange velvet cupcakes.
- Create eyes on the marshmallow frosting using black candy sprinkles.
This recipe adapted from Em’s Sweet Life
