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Vibrant Halloween-themed cupcakes decorated as ghost traps from Ghostbusters, with gray and black icing, green gummy slime details, and ghostly edible accents on a dark platter with a smoky background, styled for a spooky cinematic vibe.

Ghostbusters Ghost Trap Cupcakes

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A spooky and fun cupcake recipe inspired by Ghostbusters, perfect for Halloween or themed parties, with creative ghost trap decorations.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • Gray buttercream frosting
  • Green gummy candies
  • Black food coloring
  • Edible gray or silver dust
  • Sugar eyes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tray with liners.
  2. Prepare chocolate cake batter as per package instructions.
  3. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. Color buttercream gray with black food coloring for shading.
  5. Decorate cupcakes with gray frosting, creating a trap-like design.
  6. Add green gummy slime details and edible gray dust for metallic effect.
  7. Place sugar eyes and gummy pieces to resemble trap components.

Notes

  • For best results, refrigerate decorated cupcakes until serving.
  • Use fresh gummy candies for vibrant slime effect.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Baking and decorating
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
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