As a classic Halloween movie, Beetlejuice is an excellent source of inspiration for costumes, parties, and of course... food. This is especially true when it comes to cupcakes, which are perfect for serving a crowd. Inspired by the Beetlejuice movie poster, these cupcakes are perfect for Halloween. They're fun to create and totally Instagram-worthy, too. Ready to make them yourself? It's showtime!
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Beetlejuice Cupcake
Things You'll Need
Chocolate cupcakes in black and white striped liners
White fondant
Black fondant
Bright green icing
2-inch circle cookie cutter
Fondant roller
Butter knife or pizza cutter
Piping bag with a thin decorating tip
Parchment paper or silicone mat
Frosting (for sticking fondant onto cupcakes)
Step 1
On parchment paper or a silicone mat, roll out the white fondant into a thin layer. Set aside.
Step 2
Roll out the black fondant in a thin, even layer.
Step 3
With the butter knife or pizza cutter, slice the black fondant into half-inch strips.
Step 4
Place the strips on top of the white fondant, spacing them out evenly.
Step 5
Press the 2-inch circle cookie cutter into the fondant. Cut out as many circles as you can.
Tip
Re-roll the excess fondant to make gray fondant, which you can use for the groom cupcakes.
Step 6
Spread a bit of frosting onto the cupcake. This will help "glue" the fondant onto the cupcake. (However, depending on the moisture of your cupcakes, you might not need it.)
Step 7
Place a striped circle onto each cupcake, then pipe rows of bright green frosting for the "hair."
Tip
For crisp lines, chill the green frosting before piping it onto the cupcakes.
Bride Cupcake
Things You'll Need
Vanilla cupcakes in white liners
White fondant
White sprinkles
Fondant roller
Butter knife or pizza cutter
Thin paintbrush
Scissors
4- or 5-inch strips of lace or tulle
Hot glue gun
Faux wedding rings
Parchment paper or silicone mat
Fondant (for sticking fondant onto cupcakes)
Tip
You can find faux wedding rings in the wedding section of craft or party supply stores.
Step 1
To make the veil, fold a strip of lace in half, lengthwise. Cut the end at a diagonal.
This will create a pointed end.
Step 2
Apply hot glue to the edge of a faux wedding ring. Do this slowly, as the glue will be very hot.
Step 3
Add the ring to the pointed end of the lace, pressing gently to secure. Set aside to dry.
Step 4
On the parchment paper or silicone mat, roll out the white fondant into a thin layer.
Step 5
Using the 2-inch circle cookie cutter, cut out circles. Re-roll the excess fondant to be used again.
Step 6
Spread a small amount of frosting onto the cupcake.
Step 7
Add a circle of white fondant on top.
Step 8
Using the paintbrush, apply water to the fondant. This will help the sprinkles stick.
Step 9
Add the white sprinkles. You might need to gently press the sprinkles into the fondant.
Step 10
Place the veil on top of the cupcake.
Warning
If serving these cupcakes to children, be sure to remove the ring first.
Groom Cupcake
Things You'll Need
Chocolate cupcakes in silver liners
Silver or gray fondant
White fondant
Red bow icing decorations
Silver sequin sprinkles
2-inch circle cookie cutter
Fondant roller
Butter knife or pizza cutter
Thin paintbrush
Parchment paper or silicone mat
Frosting (for sticking fondant onto cupcakes
Tip
If you can't find red bow icing decorations, you can make your own using red fondant and a bow mold.
Step 1
On the parchment paper or silicone mat, roll the silver fondant into a thin layer.
Step 2
Using the 2-inch circle cookie cutter, cut out circles. Set aside.
Step 3
Roll the white fondant into a thin layer.
Step 4
Cut out circles of white fondant.
Step 5
Using the butter knife, cut each side of the circle at an angle. This will create a triangle.
Step 6
Spread a small amount of frosting onto the cupcake.
Step 7
Add a silver fondant circle on top.
Step 8
Using the paintbrush, apply a small amount of water to the center.
Step 9
Add the white triangle to the center, lining up the curved edges of the circles. Next, brush on some water onto the center of the triangle.
Step 10
Add three silver sequin sprinkles for the "buttons" and a red bow icing decoration.