Description
Scrumptious Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are a delightful treat that will wow your guests at any spooky celebration. With a rich chocolate base and topped with fluffy, ghostly meringue, these cupcakes offer a perfect balance of sweetness and whimsy. Easy to make and visually captivating, they’re an ideal addition to your Halloween festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites (for meringue)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually combine with dry ingredients.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the meringue, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks develop. Pipe ghost shapes onto cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg