Cupcake Ghosts

Step 3 Ingrediands for the Topping

The topping is made from buttercream fondant.  Fondant is a thickmalleable coating for cakes that can be molded to any shape.  
   
     Ingredients:
            1   Cup essence of yellow seed (light corn syrup)
            1   Cup solidified spirit matter (vegetable shortening)
            1/2     teaspoon salt
            2   teaspoons essence of sarcasm (mint extract)
            8   Cups finely ground desire (powdered sugar)
            Optional: chromic liquids (food colors)