Description
Make your Halloween celebrations unforgettable with these delightful Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! These whimsical treats feature moist purple cupcakes topped with airy, fluffy meringue ghosts. Perfect for parties, school events, or just a festive treat at home, they combine delicious flavors and an eye-catching presentation that will enchant guests of all ages. The light crunch of the meringue balances beautifully with the soft cupcake, making each bite a delightful experience. Plus, they are easy to make, customizable, and fun for the whole family—get ready to impress this spooky season!
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe meringues into ghost shapes on the baking sheet and bake for 2 hours. Leave in the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
- For the frosting, mix softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, and milk until smooth. Add purple food coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with purple buttercream and top each with a meringue ghost.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg