Description
Make your Halloween celebrations unforgettable with these whimsical Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! Topped with fluffy meringue ghosts and vibrant purple buttercream, these delightful treats are perfect for any spooky gathering. Not only do they have an enchanting presentation, but they also boast a deliciously sweet flavor that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
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 the oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat room temperature egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar while increasing speed to high, beating until semi-stiff peaks form.
- Pipe ghost shapes on the lined baking sheet and bake for 2 hours, leaving them in the oven for an additional 30 minutes after turning it off.
- While meringues bake, prepare buttercream by mixing softened butter, confectioners' sugar, and milk until smooth. Add purple food coloring.
- Assemble by frosting cupcakes with purple buttercream and placing cooled meringue ghosts on top. Decorate with black frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg