Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Whip up some festive fun this Halloween with these delightful Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! Perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, these cupcakes are topped with soft purple buttercream and airy meringue ghosts that are both adorable and delicious. They offer a wonderful opportunity for creativity in the kitchen, making them perfect for baking with family or friends. The process is straightforward, allowing even novice bakers to create impressive treats that will wow guests and bring smiles to faces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 your oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; add cream of tartar.
- Gradually mix in sugar while increasing speed until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe mounds onto the prepared baking sheet; bake for 2 hours, then cool in the oven for 30 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, and milk until smooth; tint with purple coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously; decorate meringues with black frosting eyes and mouths.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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