Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Get ready to impress with these Halloween Ghost Cupcakes, a perfect blend of spooky fun and delightful taste! These fluffy cupcakes are topped with vibrant purple buttercream frosting and whimsical white meringue ghosts, making them an eye-catching centerpiece for any festive gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are ideal for Halloween parties, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a touch of sweetness. Engage the whole family in decorating these adorable treats, creating lasting memories while baking together. With their customizable flavors and playful presentation, these ghostly delights will be the highlight of your dessert table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- Purple gel food coloring
- Black decorating frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To prepare the meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar while increasing speed until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe mounds onto the prepared baking sheet for ghosts and bake for 2 hours, then let cool in the oven.
- For the buttercream frosting, mix softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, milk, and purple gel food coloring until smooth.
- Frost each cupcake generously with the purple buttercream.
- Decorate cooled meringues with black frosting to create eyes and mouths before placing atop each frosted cupcake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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