Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Make your Halloween celebrations extra special with these enchanting Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! These delightful treats feature fluffy purple buttercream frosting and adorable meringue ghosts that are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, these cupcakes bring a festive touch to any gathering. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be able to whip up these spooky sweets in no time. Customize the colors and decorations to match your theme, making them a versatile addition to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes approximately 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 (softened)
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- Purple gel food coloring
- Black decorating frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe ghost shapes onto the baking sheet and bake for 2 hours; turn off the oven and leave meringues inside for an additional 30 minutes.
- For frosting, mix softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, and milk until smooth; tint with purple gel food coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with the purple buttercream and top each with a meringue ghost decorated with black frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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