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“Boo” Berry Ghosts

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Total Time

Prep: 1 hour Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Ghoulish treats cause quite a fright, but these strawberry cakes are so yummy they won't haunt you for long! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
“Boo” Berry Ghosts
"Boo" Berry Ghosts Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 12 large egg whites
  • 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
  • DECORATING:
  • 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
  • 24 miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 brown M&M's minis

Directions

  1. Line 2 ungreased 18x13-in. baking pans with parchment. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar and flour together 3 times; set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar, vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time.
  3. Gently spoon into prepared pans. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake 25-35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. Cut with a 4-in. ghost-shaped cookie cutter. Spread half the cakes with preserves; top with remaining cakes. Place on wire racks over waxed paper.
  5. Transfer frosting to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 20-30 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon over cakes. Add chocolate chips for eyes and M&M's for mouths. Let stand until set.