Description
These Pumpkin Ghost Cakes are a delightful treat for Halloween, combining the flavors of pumpkin and spices with a ghostly appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips for eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into greased ghost-shaped cake molds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for frosting.
- Frost the cooled cakes and add chocolate chips for eyes.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add ground ginger and cloves.
- You can use food coloring to enhance the frosting.
- Consider serving on a black platter for a spooky effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Ghost Cakes, spooky snacks