Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Get ready for a spooktacular treat with these Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! Perfect for any Halloween gathering, these adorable cupcakes feature fluffy meringue ghosts sitting atop rich purple buttercream. Not only are they visually enchanting, but the combination of textures—from the airy meringue to the creamy frosting—creates a mouthwatering experience. Easy to make and fun to decorate, this recipe is perfect for all ages, making it an ideal family activity. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just want to delight your loved ones, these ghostly treats are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat room temperature egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar and gradually mix in sugar until glossy peaks form.
- Pipe meringue into ghost shapes on the baking sheet and bake for 2 hours, leaving them in the oven afterward for an additional 30 minutes.
- For buttercream, mix softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, and milk until smooth; add purple gel food coloring.
- Frost each cupcake with purple buttercream and top with baked meringue ghosts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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