Description
Floating Ghost Cupcakes are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. These delightful cupcakes are topped with fluffy ghost meringues that seem to float above the cake, creating a whimsical and festive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate chips for eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the meringue by beating the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe the meringue onto the cooled cupcakes to create ghost shapes.
- Use chocolate chips to create eyes on the meringue ghosts.
- Allow the meringue to dry for a few hours or overnight for best results.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the cupcake batter.
- Ensure the meringue is completely dry before serving to prevent it from collapsing.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance; just store them in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg