Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Make your Halloween celebrations unforgettable with these delightful Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! Topped with whimsical meringue ghosts, these colorful cupcakes are sure to enchant both kids and adults alike. The fluffy meringue paired with creamy buttercream frosting provides a unique texture, while their eye-catching purple hue adds to the festive spirit. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a fun afternoon baking project, these spooky treats will bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 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 confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- Purple gel food coloring
- Black decorating frosting for eyes and mouth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar and gradually mix in sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe ghost shapes on the baking sheet and bake for 2 hours; let cool in the oven.
- For the buttercream, combine softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, and milk; mix in purple food coloring and frost each cupcake.
- Decorate meringues with black frosting for eyes and mouths before placing them on each cupcake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://goldenrecipetime.com/halloween-ghost-cupcakes/