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Mummy Cupcakes

Delicious Mummy Cupcakes for a Spooktacular Halloween Treat

Mummy Cupcakes are a festive Halloween treat perfect for kids! Quick to prepare and cater to various dietary needs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box Cupcake Mix Homemade recipe or box mix
  • 3 large Eggs Check for substitutions if needed
  • 1/2 cup Butter or Dairy-Free Alternative Choose dairy-free if necessary
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for a smoother texture
  • 1 cup Butter Use dairy-free butter for an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream/Dairy-Free Milk Adjust for desired thickness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For Decoration
  • 1 bottle White Gel Food Coloring Optional for brilliant frosting
  • 1 package Candy Eyeballs
  • 1 cup Chocolate Ganache/Melted Chocolate For 'stitch' details
For Dietary Modifications
  • 1 box Low-Sugar Cake Mix For a healthier cupcake base
  • 1 box Gluten-Free Cake Mix To accommodate gluten sensitivities
  • 1 cup Dairy-Free Buttercream For those with allergies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or Mixer
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners. Bake the cupcakes according to your recipe or box mix instructions for about 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and cool them in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30-45 minutes.
  3. Prepare the buttercream frosting by beating together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add heavy cream or dairy-free milk as needed.
  4. Once cooled, apply a dollop of frosting on top of each cupcake where the candy eyeballs will sit.
  5. Fill a piping bag with the remaining frosting and pipe crisscross lines over the cupcakes to mimic mummy bandages.
  6. Gently press candy eyeballs into the frosted tops of the cupcakes.
  7. Melt chocolate and transfer to a piping bag. Squeeze out lines to create 'stitches' or 'cracks'.
  8. Chill the decorated cupcakes in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.

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