Spooktacular Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Fluffy cupcakes topped with striking meringue ghosts, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Large Egg Whites (Room Temperature)
- 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- Black Decorating Frosting
- 1 Stick Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- 2 Cups Confectioner’s Sugar
- 2 tbsp Milk
- Purple Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your cupcake tin with Halloween-themed liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg whites to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this to your wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Distribute the batter into your lined cupcake tins, filling them about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean mixing bowl until foamy, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe the meringue in ghostly shapes atop each cooled cupcake.
- Toast the meringue lightly with a kitchen torch if desired.
- Decorate with black decorating frosting to give the meringue ghosts eyes.
Notes
For a darker meringue, feel free to experiment with cocoa powder in your cupcake batter. Make sure to store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Halloween, cupcakes, meringue, dessert, spooky treats