Description
Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are the perfect blend of cute and creepy, ideal for your festive celebrations. With their fluffy purple buttercream and adorable white meringue ghosts, these treats not only taste delightful but also make a stunning centerpiece for any Halloween gathering. Easy to make even for beginners, this recipe ensures that both kids and adults will be enchanted by their whimsical design and delicious flavors. Whether it’s a birthday party or a spooky get-together, these cupcakes are sure to impress with their customizable designs and festive flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 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.
- Beat egg whites until frothy, add cream of tartar, then gradually incorporate sugar until glossy peaks form.
- Pipe meringue into ghost shapes on the baking sheet and bake for 2 hours; let cool in the oven.
- While meringues cool, mix softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, milk, and purple gel food coloring until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with purple buttercream and top with meringue ghosts decorated with black frosting eyes and mouths.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg