Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Create delightful Halloween Ghost Cupcakes that are sure to enchant guests at any gathering! These whimsical treats feature light and fluffy buttercream frosting in a charming purple hue, topped with adorable meringue ghosts. They are not only visually appealing but also offer a sweet flavor that appeals to both kids and adults alike. This easy-to-follow recipe makes 12 cupcakes, perfect for sharing at parties or classroom events. Add a touch of festive fun to your Halloween celebrations with these cute and flavorful cupcakes!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 the oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then gradually incorporate sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe meringue ghosts onto the baking sheet and bake for 2 hours; leave in the oven for an additional 30 minutes after turning it off.
- While meringues bake, prepare the buttercream by mixing softened butter, confectioner's sugar, and milk until smooth; add purple food coloring.
- Frost each cupcake generously with the purple buttercream once the meringues have cooled; decorate ghosts with black icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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