Description
Make your Halloween celebrations unforgettable with these whimsical Halloween Ghost Cupcakes. These delightful treats feature fluffy white meringue ghosts perched atop rich purple buttercream frosting, creating a fun and festive dessert that’s perfect for parties or family gatherings. Easy to assemble and visually striking, they bring a touch of spooky cheer to any celebration. Each bite combines the sweetness of the buttercream with the airy texture of the meringue, making them irresistible to guests of all ages.
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; add cream of tartar.
- Gradually add sugar while increasing speed to high, mixing until bright white with semi-stiff peaks.
- Pipe mounds on the baking sheet for meringue ghosts and bake for 2 hours. Leave in the oven for an additional 30 minutes to dry.
- For buttercream, mix softened butter, confectioners' sugar, and milk until smooth; tint with purple gel coloring.
- Frost cupcakes generously with purple buttercream after cooling.
- Decorate meringue ghosts with black frosting for eyes and mouths, then place on each cupcake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours + cooling time
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg