Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Get ready to impress your guests with these adorable Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! Perfectly fluffy and topped with charming white meringue ghosts, these delightful treats are sure to be a hit at any spooky celebration. With their vibrant purple buttercream frosting and fun decorations, they’re not only visually appealing but also packed with delicious flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe makes baking enjoyable for all skill levels, making it a fantastic activity for family and friends. Customize the colors for various occasions, and enjoy the creativity of bringing these ghostly delights to life!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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.
- Beat egg whites in a bowl until foamy; add cream of tartar and gradually mix in sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe meringue into ghost shapes on the lined sheet and bake for 2 hours, then cool in the oven.
- Mix butter, confectioner's sugar, milk, and purple gel coloring until smooth; frost cupcakes with this mixture.
- Decorate meringue ghosts with black frosting eyes and mouths before placing them atop each cupcake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://weekendsrecipe.com/halloween-ghost-cupcakes/