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Halloween Mummy Cupcakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
Spooky and adorable cupcakes perfect for Halloween parties, decorated to look like mummies with icing and candy eyes.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 175 g plain/all purpose flour
  • 180 g caster sugar
  • 30 g cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 100 g chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 100 ml cold coffee
  • 100 ml buttermilk (see notes for alternative)
  • 110 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs

Frosting

  • royal icing/ buttercream/ frosting of choice
  • edible eyes/ candy eyes

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 175°C (160°C fan). Line cupcake tin with liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then add chocolate chips and combine.
  • Whisk wet ingredients, then combine with dry to form smooth batter.
  • Fill cupcake cases 2/3 full and bake for 22-24 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Decorate with icing and candy eyes; pipe mummy lines with icing.

Notes

Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before decorating to prevent melting.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes, Halloween, mummy