Description
These spooky yet delicious Mummy Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are perfect for Halloween parties, combining rich chocolate cake with a creamy, tangy frosting that delights both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- If the frosting is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for a bit.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.
- Decorate the frosted cupcakes with candy eyes to create the mummy effect.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Halloween, cupcakes, dessert, chocolate, cream cheese