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Halloween Ghost Cupcakes

Halloween Ghost Cupcakes That Are Spookily Delicious and Fun

These Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are a delightful treat featuring chocolate, purple buttercream, and whimsical meringue ghosts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue Ghosts
  • 2 large Egg Whites Aged for better volume
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar Add gradually for best results
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature
  • 2 cups Confectioner’s Sugar Alternate with milk for consistency
  • 2 tbsp Milk Any variety can be used
  • 1 Purple Gel Food Coloring Add gradually to achieve desired color
For the Decoration
  • Black Decorating Frosting For facial features on meringue ghosts

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • piping bag
  • Wilton tip #12

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on low speed and add cream of tartar, then increase speed to medium until frothy.
  3. Gradually add white sugar while beating until the mixture is glossy and forms semi-stiff peaks.
  4. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag and pipe ghost shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the meringues for 2 hours and cool in the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare the buttercream by mixing butter, confectioner’s sugar, milk, and purple gel food coloring until smooth.
  7. Once the cupcakes are baked and cooled, frost them with the purple buttercream.
  8. Use black decorating frosting to pipe facial features on each meringue and then place a meringue ghost on each cupcake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use aged egg whites for the best meringue structure. Ensure cupcakes cool completely before frosting for best results.

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