Description

Make your Halloween gatherings unforgettable with these delightful Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! These charming cupcakes feature a light and fluffy purple buttercream frosting, topped with adorable meringue ghosts that are sure to impress guests of all ages. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or festive school events, these treats blend spooky aesthetics with delicious flavors. With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a visually stunning dessert that will be the highlight of your celebration.

Ingredients

Scale

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 on low speed, adding cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar while increasing speed until stiff peaks form.
Pipe mounds onto the baking sheet and bake for 2 hours; turn off the oven and let meringues cool inside for an additional 30 minutes.
For the buttercream, mix softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, and milk until smooth; add purple gel coloring to tint.
Frost each cupcake generously with the purple buttercream and top with a meringue ghost. Use black frosting to pipe eyes and mouths on each ghost.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume. Avoid humidity when making meringues to ensure they hold their shape. Customize colors of buttercream for various festive occasions.