Ghost Cupcakes Spooky Baking (Printer-Friendly)
Sweet purple cupcakes with light meringue ghosts, perfect for adding a festive touch to your celebrations.
# List of Ingredients:
→ 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 unsalted butter, softened (113 grams)
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2 cups confectioners' sugar (approx. 240 grams)
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2 tablespoons milk
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Purple gel food coloring, as needed
→ Decoration
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Black decorating frosting, for eyes and mouth
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 200°F. 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 in ghostly shapes. Bake for 2 hours, then turn off oven and leave meringues inside for 30 more minutes to dry.
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Combine softened butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, and purple gel coloring; mix until smooth and creamy.
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Frost cooled cupcakes with purple buttercream. Top each cupcake with a meringue ghost.
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Use black decorating frosting to create eyes and mouth on each meringue ghost.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Keep meringues in the turned-off oven to ensure they dry completely and achieve a crisp texture.