Halloween enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike eagerly await the arrival of the spookiest holiday of the year. It’s that time when creativity knows no bounds, and our culinary imaginations come alive. What better way to celebrate Halloween than by creating a treat that combines the best of both worlds? Mini Mummy Cupcakes are a fusion of whimsy and wickedness. This transforms ordinary cupcakes into a ghoulish delight that will leave your friends and family bewitched.
Picture this: moist and tender cupcakes, their flavors dancing on your taste buds like a ghostly waltz. These cupcakes form the canvas upon which we will weave our magic. Topped with a swirl of velvety, ghostly-white buttercream, they serve as the perfect base for our mini mummy masterpieces.
Whether you possess extensive baking experience or are a newcomer to the kitchen, our Mini Mummy Cupcakes recipe caters to all skill levels. It’s an awesome project to do alone, with friends, or with family, which makes it a fantastic way to bond and celebrate the spirit of Halloween. Let’s gather our ingredients, don our aprons, and embark on this wickedly fun adventure together!
Mini Mummy Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients
Mini Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients
- ¾ cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ tsp. Baking Soda
- ¾ tsp. Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ½ cup Hershey’s Cocoa Powder
- ½ cup Milk
- ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1½ tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 3 Eggs
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients
- ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1½ tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 4½ cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Butter room temperature
- Candy Eye Balls
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in large mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mixer, combine sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in separate mixing bowl.
- Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Add milk. Combine with electric mixer until ingredients are just evenly distributed.
- Line baking pan with mini cupcake liners. Fill each liner about halfway full with batter.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes. Repeat this process until all batter has been baked. Add a second mini cupcake liner to all cupcakes. This will make each cupcake really pop!
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter. This may take 1 to 3 minutes.
- Add heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to creamed butter. Mix on low speed. Gradually increase mixer speed. Continue to mix for 2 to 4 minutes.
- Fill icing bag with buttercream frosting.
- Using the flat side of #47 Wilton Tip, draw frosting strips across each cupcake randomly. You may want to add candy eye balls prior to icing, or you can add them after.
- Serve and enjoy!
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These adorable, spooky treats have the power to captivate hearts and taste buds alike. Mini Mummy Cupcakes are more than just a delightful Halloween treat; they’re a symbol of togetherness. Whether you’re crafting them solo, sharing the experience with friends, or involving the whole family, these cupcakes provide a fantastic opportunity to bond over a shared passion for both the spooky and the sweet.
As we celebrate Halloween, a time when the veil between our world and the supernatural is said to be at its thinnest, these cupcakes remind us that the holiday is not just about scares and thrills but also about laughter, creativity, and, of course, delicious indulgence. They embody the playful spirit of Halloween, offering a lighthearted escape from the everyday.
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