Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
If you’re looking to add a touch of whimsy to your Halloween festivities, these Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are just the treat you need! Adorned with fluffy meringue ghosts and vibrant purple buttercream, these delightful cupcakes are not only visually charming but incredibly fun to make—perfect for involving the whole family in the kitchen. The combination of light meringue and creamy frosting creates a sweet experience that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a spooky gathering or simply want to whip up something special on a busy weeknight, this easy recipe will impress your guests and bring smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 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 until frothy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating.
- Gradually add sugar while increasing mixer speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Pipe ghost shapes on the baking sheet and bake for 2 hours; leave in turned-off oven for another 30 minutes.
- For the buttercream, combine softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, and milk; mix until smooth, adding purple gel coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with purple buttercream and top each with a meringue ghost decorated with black frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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