Description

Create delightful Halloween Ghost Cupcakes that will be the highlight of your spooky gatherings! These charming treats feature fluffy purple buttercream frosting topped with whimsical white meringue ghosts, making them perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or simply celebrating the fall season. Their enchanting appearance and scrumptious flavor are sure to impress guests of all ages. Easy to make and customizable to fit your theme, these cupcakes balance lightness and sweetness, creating a festive dessert that’s perfect for sharing.

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 oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
Pipe meringue into ghost shapes on the prepared sheet and bake for 2 hours; cool in the oven.
For frosting, mix softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, and milk until smooth. Add purple gel food coloring.
Frost cooled cupcakes with purple buttercream and top with meringue ghosts decorated with black frosting.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 245
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 31mg

Keywords: Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for optimal volume. Use any color gel food coloring for personalized buttercream. Meringues can be made ahead of time and stored separately.