Spooky, sweet, and filled with a creamy chocolate surprise, these Halloween Chocolate Cream Filled Cupcakes are the ultimate treat for your Halloween celebrations. Chocolate cupcakes are filled with a rich whipped ganache made with Pascha 55% Cacao Dark Chocolate Chips, then transformed into adorable mummies and ghosts with vegan white frosting, candy eyes, and homemade white chocolate decorations.
Half of the cupcakes become playful mummies complete with marshmallow centers and candy eyes, while the other half are topped with homemade ghosts made from Pascha Vegan White Baking Chips. The result is a Halloween dessert that's just as fun to decorate as it is to eat.
Make them for a Halloween party, school celebration, or spooky movie night—or turn decorating into a fun Halloween activity for the whole family.
Why You'll Love These Halloween Chocolate Cream Filled Cupcakes
These aren't your ordinary Halloween cupcakes. Beneath all those spooky decorations is an extra surprise: a rich, creamy whipped chocolate ganache filling.
You'll love this recipe because it's:
- Filled with creamy whipped chocolate ganache
- Decorated with two fun Halloween designs
- Perfect for Halloween parties
- Vegan when made with vegan cupcakes, frosting, candy eyes, and marshmallows
- Fun to decorate with kids
- Easy to customize
- Made with both Pascha dark and vegan white chocolate
One batch makes 12 mummy cupcakes and 12 ghost cupcakes, so your Halloween dessert table gets twice the fun.
How to Serve
These Halloween cupcakes are made for spooky celebrations.
Serve them:
- At a Halloween party
- On a Halloween dessert table
- For a spooky movie night
- At school or family Halloween celebrations
- Alongside other Halloween candy and treats
- As a fun dessert after trick-or-treating
Arrange the mummy and ghost cupcakes together on a large platter for an easy Halloween centerpiece.
How We Developed This Recipe
We wanted to create Halloween cupcakes that were more than just chocolate cupcakes with festive frosting. Adding a hidden center of whipped chocolate ganache makes every cupcake feel extra special while giving us another opportunity to showcase Pascha chocolate.
For the filling, hot coconut cream is poured over Pascha 55% Cacao Dark Chocolate Chips to create a simple ganache. Whipping the mixture transforms it into a smooth, creamy filling that's perfect for piping into the center of each cupcake.
Then comes the fun part: decorating.
For the mummies, a vegan marshmallow adds height beneath swirls of white frosting, while candy eyes instantly bring each character to life. For the ghosts, Pascha Vegan White Baking Chips are melted and set in a ghost-shaped chocolate mold to create edible decorations.
The result is 24 spooky cupcakes with two different designs—and plenty of chocolate inside and out.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 24 chocolate cupcakes
- 2 batches Pascha Vegan White Cream Cheese Icing, or your favorite white frosting
Creamy Whipped Ganache Filling
- ¾ cup Pascha 55% Cacao Dark Chocolate Chips
- ⅔ cup Organic Heavy Coconut Cream
Mummy Cupcakes
- 12 candy eyes
- 6 vegan marshmallows, cut in half
Ghost Cupcakes
- ¾ cup Pascha Vegan White Baking Chips, melted, or enough to make 12 ghosts
- 12 candy eyes, if desired for decorating
- Black food coloring, optional
- Additional melted Pascha Dark Chocolate Chips, optional
Equipment
- Ghost chocolate mold
- Piping bags
- Star piping tip
- Large round piping tip
Ingredient Breakdown
Chocolate Cupcakes
Use 24 of your favorite chocolate cupcakes as the base. Make sure they're completely cooled before filling and decorating.
Pascha 55% Cacao Dark Chocolate Chips
These dark chocolate chips are melted with coconut cream to create the rich whipped ganache hidden inside each cupcake.
Organic Heavy Coconut Cream
Coconut cream replaces traditional heavy dairy cream and gives the ganache a smooth, creamy consistency.
Pascha Vegan White Cream Cheese Icing
White frosting creates the perfect canvas for both Halloween designs. Use Pascha Vegan White Cream Cheese Icing or your favorite white vegan frosting.
Pascha Vegan White Baking Chips
Melted Vegan White Baking Chips are poured into a ghost mold to create adorable edible chocolate toppers for half of the cupcakes.
Vegan Marshmallows
Half a marshmallow underneath the frosting gives each mummy extra height and helps create its rounded shape.
Candy Eyes
A pair of candy eyes instantly transforms swirls of white frosting into spooky little mummies. Check the ingredients if you need the finished cupcakes to be completely vegan.
Black Food Coloring or Dark Chocolate
Use food coloring or a small amount of melted Pascha Dark Chocolate Chips to add faces to your white chocolate ghosts.
How to Make Halloween Chocolate Cream Filled Cupcakes
Step 1: Make the White Chocolate Ghosts
Start with the ghost decorations so they have plenty of time to set.
Melt the Pascha Vegan White Baking Chips using a double boiler, stirring gently until smooth.
Spoon or pour the melted chocolate into your ghost mold. Scrape away the excess from the top so the backs of the ghosts are relatively flat.
Transfer the mold to the refrigerator and allow the chocolate to fully set.
Step 2: Prepare the Cupcakes
Cut a small cavity approximately ½ inch wide and ½ inch deep into the center of each chocolate cupcake.
A large piping tip works well for creating even holes, but you can also carefully use a small knife.
Set the cupcakes aside while you prepare the ganache.
Step 3: Make the Chocolate Ganache
Place the Pascha 55% Cacao Dark Chocolate Chips in a heatproof bowl.
Heat the coconut cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles begin appearing around the edges.
Pour the hot coconut cream over the chocolate chips.
Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
Step 4: Whip & Fill
Using a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer, whip the ganache until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the whipped ganache to a piping bag.
Pipe the filling into the cavity of each cupcake.
How to Make the Mummy Cupcakes
Step 1: Add the Marshmallows
Place one marshmallow half, flat side down, over the ganache-filled center of each of 12 cupcakes.
Step 2: Pipe the Frosting
Fit a piping bag with a star tip and fill it with white frosting.
Carefully pipe around the marshmallow, building height as you work upward.
As you finish the swirl, gently swipe the piping tip downward to avoid leaving a pointed peak.
Step 3: Add the Eyes
Carefully place two candy eyes along one of the ridges in the frosting.
Repeat until you've made 12 mummy cupcakes.
How to Make the Ghost Cupcakes
Step 1: Decorate the Chocolate Ghosts
Once completely set, carefully remove the white chocolate ghosts from the mold.
If desired, paint on the eyes and mouth with black food-safe coloring.
Alternatively, melt a small amount of Pascha Dark Chocolate Chips and use a fine piping tip to create the faces. If your ghost mold has recessed spaces for the eyes and mouth, fill those areas with melted dark chocolate.
Allow the faces to set.
Step 2: Frost the Cupcakes
Fit a piping bag with a large round tip and fill it with white frosting.
Pipe a generous swirl onto each of the remaining 12 ganache-filled cupcakes.
Step 3: Add the Ghosts
Carefully place one white chocolate ghost on top of each frosted cupcake.
Repeat until you've made 12 ghost cupcakes.
Pro Tips
- Make the white chocolate ghosts first so they have enough time to fully set.
- Cool the cupcakes completely before filling and decorating.
- A large piping tip makes it easy to remove an even section from the center of each cupcake.
- Don't boil the coconut cream; heat only until small bubbles appear around the edges.
- Give the coconut cream and chocolate a full minute to sit before stirring.
- Make sure the white chocolate ghosts are completely firm before removing them from the mold.
- Use melted dark chocolate instead of food coloring for an easy way to create ghost faces.
- Keep the finished cupcakes refrigerated because of the ganache filling and frosting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these Halloween cupcakes ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare the cupcakes and chocolate ghosts ahead of time, then fill and decorate them closer to serving. Fully assembled cupcakes should be stored in the refrigerator.
How long do Halloween Chocolate Cream Filled Cupcakes last?
Store leftover cupcakes covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
Can I make just mummy or just ghost cupcakes?
Absolutely. You can make all 24 cupcakes in one design. Simply adjust the quantities of decorations as needed.
What is inside the cupcakes?
Each chocolate cupcake has a hidden center filled with whipped dark chocolate ganache made from Pascha 55% Cacao Dark Chocolate Chips and coconut cream.
Do I need a ghost chocolate mold?
You'll need a mold to recreate these specific white chocolate ghost toppers. If you don't have one, you can create other Halloween shapes with a silicone chocolate mold or decorate the cupcakes with piped frosting instead.
Can I make the ghost faces with chocolate?
Yes! Melt a small amount of Pascha Dark Chocolate and pipe the eyes and mouth onto each fully set white chocolate ghost.
Are these cupcakes vegan?
They can be. Use vegan chocolate cupcakes, vegan frosting, Pascha chocolate, vegan marshmallows, and vegan candy eyes. Check the labels of individual decorating ingredients to make sure they meet your dietary needs.
Additional Pascha Recipes to Try
If you loved these Halloween Chocolate Cream Filled Cupcakes, try these Pascha recipes next:
- Spooky Halloween Fudgesicles
- Ghost Eyes
- Halloween Popcorn
- Monster Mash Halloween Bark
- Halloween Spiderweb Bark
Whether you're planning a party or simply looking for a fun chocolate treat, there's always another delicious way to bake with Pascha.
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Our Sustainability Commitment
At Pascha, we believe great chocolate begins with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. We're committed to responsible cacao sourcing and creating organic chocolate with consideration for the people who grow cacao and the planet we share.
From our dark chocolate to our vegan white baking chips, quality and sustainability are at the heart of what we do.
Choosing Pascha means choosing chocolate made with care, so you can feel good about the ingredients you're using to create treats for family and friends.
Certifications
Many Pascha products proudly carry certifications including:
- USDA Organic
- Certified Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- Top 9 Allergen Free
- Rainforest Alliance Certified
Please refer to individual Pascha product packaging for the most current certification and allergen information. Check third-party ingredients such as cupcakes, candy eyes, marshmallows, frosting, and food coloring separately if you're preparing these cupcakes for specific dietary needs.
