How do you make mummy cupcakes for Halloween ?

To make Halloween Mummy Cupcakes, start with moist chocolate cupcakes, then pipe frosting in strips to resemble mummy bandages. Finish with candy eyes for a fun, spooky look. You can use buttercream, royal icing, or even fondant for the wraps.

Can I use store-bought frosting for mummy cupcakes ?

Yes! Store-bought frosting works great if you're short on time. Simply transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a flat tip and pipe bandage-like lines across the cupcake. Chill slightly before serving to help the frosting hold its shape.

How far in advance can I make Halloween Mummy Cupcakes ?

You can bake the cupcakes up to two days in advance and store them unfrosted in an airtight container. Decorated cupcakes can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

What’s the best frosting for mummy cupcakes ?

Classic American buttercream is the most popular choice—it pipes easily and holds its shape. You can also use royal icing for sharper lines or fondant strips for a smooth, professional finish.

Halloween Mummy Cupcakes – 5 Fun & Easy Spooky Ideas

Description

These Halloween Mummy Cupcakes are moist, rich chocolate treats decorated with buttercream bandages and candy eyes. Perfect for spooky parties or baking with kids.

Ingredients

Scale

175g plain flour (about 1⅓ cups)

180g caster sugar (¾ cup + 2 tablespoons)

30g cocoa powder (¼ cup)

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

100g chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

100ml cold coffee

100ml buttermilk

110ml vegetable oil

2 large eggs

Royal icing, buttercream, or frosting

Edible candy eyes

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk coffee, buttermilk, oil, and eggs.

4. Mix wet into dry until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.

5. Spoon into liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18–22 minutes.

6. Cool completely before frosting.

7. Pipe frosting in strips to mimic mummy bandages.

8. Add two candy eyes to each cupcake to complete the look.

Notes

You can make the cupcakes ahead and freeze them unfrosted for up to a month.

Switch up the flavor by using pumpkin spice or red velvet.

Try fondant or royal icing for cleaner, sharper bandage lines.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg