If you’re looking for a spooky sweet Halloween treat that’s adorable to make, these Easy Ghost Peep Cupcakes are it! Fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with toasted marshmallow cream and a ghost shaped Peep make the perfect combo of cute and creepy.
These cupcakes come together quickly using a simple chocolate cake mix, but the marshmallow topping and toasted finish make them taste bakery level. They’re great for Halloween parties, classroom treats, or a fun weekend bake with the kids.
Why You’ll Love Easy Ghost Peep Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow
• They're so easy to make with a boxed cake mix, no fuss, no stress.
• Very cute for Halloween. The ghost Peeps are spooky, sweet, and nostalgic.
• The toasted marshmallow creme tastes like s’mores with that campfire flavor.
• Great for parties and fun to make. Be very careful if making them with the kiddos. Adults only should use the kitchen torch.
What you need
Ingredient Notes
• Chocolate Cake Mix: Use your favorite brand of boxed chocolate cake mix. Follow the package directions for adding eggs, oil, and water. You can also use a homemade chocolate cupcake recipe if you prefer.
• Marshmallow Creme: Also known as marshmallow fluff, this creamy topping is what gives the cupcakes that toasty, s’mores-style flavor. A 13-ounce jar is perfect for spreading over 12 cupcakes.
• Ghost Peeps: These fun, ghost-shaped marshmallows are usually available in the seasonal section at most grocery stores around Halloween. If you can’t find them, you can order them online.
• Kitchen Torch: A small butane kitchen torch gives the marshmallow topping that beautiful toasted finish. If you don’t have one, you can briefly place the cupcakes under your oven’s broiler, but keep a close eye on them.
How to make Easy Ghost Peep Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow
• Preheat oven to 350°F, line two 12-cup muffin pans with liners, and prepare the chocolate cake mix as directed on the box. Fill each liner about two-thirds full and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Remove cupcake liners.
• Spoon a generous dollop of marshmallow creme onto each cupcake. Trim a bit off the bottom of each ghost Peep so it sits flat, then place one on top while the marshmallow is still soft.
• Use a kitchen torch to lightly toast the marshmallow topping until golden brown. Serve right away or store loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different flavor of cake mix? Yes! Vanilla, spice, or even red velvet cake mix would be delicious alternatives if you want to mix things up.
What if I don’t have a kitchen torch? You can use your oven’s broiler for a few seconds - just place the cupcakes on a baking sheet and watch closely. They’ll toast quickly.
Can I make these ahead of time? You can bake the cupcakes a day in advance and store them in an airtight container. Add the marshmallow topping and ghost Peeps right before serving so they stay fresh.
Can I refrigerate them? It’s best not to. Peeps and marshmallow creme can become sticky or firm in the fridge. Store them at room temperature instead.
Where can I find ghost Peeps? They’re typically sold at grocery stores, Target, Walmart, or online during the Halloween season - check the seasonal candy aisle.
Quick Tips
• If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can briefly place the cupcakes under the broiler on a baking sheet for about 30 seconds, just keep a close eye on them.
• Refrigerate the cupcakes for 10 minutes after they have cooled to make them a bit firmer when you're spooning the marshmallow creme onto them.
•If you want the ghost Peeps to be a bit more secure, you can place a toothpick in the bottom of each peep and stick into cupcake. Be sure to remove the toothpick before eating.
• Add chocolate sprinkles or crushed graham crackers under the marshmallow creme for a s’mores style twist.
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Easy Ghost Peep Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box, usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 (13 oz) jar marshmallow cream (such as Marshmallow Fluff)
- 24 Ghost Peeps marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcakes. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two 12 cup muffin pans with cupcake liners. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions. Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about two thirds full.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Remove liners once cooled, then spoon a dollop of marshmallow topping onto cupcakes.
- Use scissors to cut a small section off the bottom of each ghost Peeps (they are too tall otherwise). Place a ghost Peep on top of each cupcake while the marshmallow is still gooey so it sticks.
- Using a kitchen torch, lightly toast the top of each cupcake until golden brown and slightly crisp, just like roasting a marshmallow. Be careful not to burn. Serve. Enjoy immediately or store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Notes
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