Description

Get ready to impress your guests with these delightful Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! These whimsical treats combine a rich purple buttercream frosting with light and airy meringue ghosts, making them the perfect centerpiece for any spooky celebration. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to be a hit at Halloween parties, school events, or simply enjoyed with family and friends. With a customizable design that can fit any theme, these cupcakes not only taste fantastic but also bring festive cheer to your dessert table.

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
Black decorating frosting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on low speed. Gradually add cream of tartar.
Slowly incorporate sugar while increasing mixer speed until stiff peaks form.
Pipe meringue shapes onto the baking sheet and bake for 2 hours. Leave in the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
While meringues cool, prepare the buttercream by mixing softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, and milk until smooth. Add purple gel food coloring.
Frost each cupcake with purple buttercream and decorate meringues with black frosting eyes before placing them on top.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 230
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Use room temperature egg whites for better volume when whipping. Experiment with different gel colors for your frosting to match your party theme.