Description
Chocolate Mummy Cupcakes are the perfect blend of spooky and sweet, making them an irresistible Halloween treat. These moist chocolate cupcakes are crowned with rich chocolate frosting and drizzled with white chocolate to create adorable mummy designs. Ideal for parties or family gatherings, they promise fun and delight for both kids and adults alike. With simple preparation steps and a dash of creativity, these cupcakes will become the star of your dessert table this Halloween season.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil (canola preferred)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Frost each cupcake generously with chocolate frosting. Melt white chocolate chips in short bursts in the microwave and drizzle over the frosted cupcakes to create mummy bandages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts into the batter. Experiment with different frosting flavors like peanut butter or cream cheese for a unique twist. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Reheat briefly in the microwave for optimal freshness.