Ghost Cupcakes Spooky Treats (Ready-to-Print Version)
Purple cupcakes topped with light meringue ghosts and rich buttercream frosting for festive occasions.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meringue
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2 large egg whites
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/2 cup white granulated sugar
→ Buttercream Frosting
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1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups (250 grams) confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons whole milk
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Purple gel food coloring, as needed
→ Decoration
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Black decorating frosting for ghost features
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat the oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat egg whites on low speed. Add cream of tartar, then gradually add sugar while increasing speed to high until stiff peaks form.
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Pipe meringue onto prepared baking sheet, forming ghost-shaped mounds. Bake for 2 hours, then turn off the oven and leave meringues inside for 30 minutes to dry.
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While meringues bake, combine softened butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, and purple gel food coloring. Mix until smooth and evenly colored.
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Frost cooled cupcakes with the purple buttercream. Top each cupcake with a meringue ghost.
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Use black decorating frosting to add eyes and mouth to each meringue ghost for a spooky effect.
# Handy Tips:
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Allow meringues to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing to avoid cracking.