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Disney's Haunted Mansion inspired cupcakes
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Haunted Mansion Cupcakes Recipe

These Haunted Mansion Cupcakes are a perfect dessert for Disney fans everywhere!
Course Recipes
Cuisine Cupcakes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Drying Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 804kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Mickey Ears & Bow

  • 1 package 4.4oz/124g purple fondant
  • 1 package 4.4oz/124g white fondant
  • Black edible marker
  • Green edible marker

For the Cupcakes

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix & ingredients required

For the Frosting

For the Marshmallow Spider Webs

  • 3 jumbo marshmallows

Instructions

  • To make the fondant Mickey ears, dust your surface and rolling pin with powdered sugar and roll out the purple fondant to ¼" thick.
  • Use a 4" round cutter to cut out 24 circles (I do a few extras as back up!).
  • Place the cut circles onto a cookie sheet and leave to dry for at least 6 hours. 24 hours is best.
  • When the fondant ears are dry, use a black edible marker to draw out part of the Haunted Mansion wallpaper design. Set aside for the marker to dry.
  • To make the bows, use about one tablespoon of white fondant and press it into a bow mold. Carefully remove and place on a cookie sheet to dry for at least 6 hours. Again, 24 hours is best. Make 24 bows in total (with a few extras as before!).
  • When the bows are dry, use a green, and a black edible marker to draw horizontal stripes onto them. Set aside for the marker to dry.
  • Follow the box directions to make the cupcake batter. Divide between 24 cupcake liners in a cupcake pan and bake at the required temperature and time as instructed on the box. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
  • To make the vanilla frosting, use an electric mixer on medium speed to combine the butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe a swirl of frosting onto the top of each cooled cupcake.
  • Place one Mickey ear on either side of the frosting, and place the bow on top, between the ears.
  • To make the marshmallow spider webs, place the marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 15-second intervals until puffed and melted.
  • Stir with a spoon to deflate the marshmallows and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
  • Scoop a little bit of melted marshmallow between your (clean) fingers and spread your fingers apart to make the marshmallow stringy.
  • Lay marshmallow strings over and around the frosting and ears to give the cupcakes a creepy vibe!
  • Leave to set for about 10 minutes before serving!

  • Recipe card with step by step photos demonstrating how to make Haunted Mansion Cupcakes

Notes

You will also need the following tools for decorating the cakes:
  • silicone bow mold
  • 4" round cookie cutter
  • Large piping bag
  • Large star tip (Wilton 1M)

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 804kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 398mg | Sugar: 61g