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Creepy Halloween Mummy Cupcakes

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Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup hot water

For the Mummy Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Candy eyes (available in baking stores or online)

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  • Make the Cupcake Batter:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
    • Stir in the hot water (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake the Cupcakes:
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • Prepare the Mummy Frosting:
    • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    • Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk, and continue beating until smooth and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  • Decorate the Mummy Cupcakes:
    • Fill a piping bag fitted with a flat or basket-weave tip (or use a ziplock bag with a small corner cut off) with the frosting.
    • Pipe horizontal lines across each cupcake to resemble mummy bandages, leaving small gaps for the eyes.
    • Press candy eyes into the frosting where the gaps are, so they peek out between the “bandages.”

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