I’ve always wanted to make the cake recipe on the back of the Hershey’s cocoa tin so I thought this would be a good opportunity. The rich, dark chocolate is the perfect backdrop for these fun mummy cupcakes. Bake a batch for Halloween.
It was not long ago that I realized I did not have any cute Halloween treats on this blog. So I mentioned to some blogger friends about posting some fun Halloween food. They were in. But what to make?
Then my oldest son comes home telling me he needs a treat for a class at school. Lucky for me (wink) it was needed before Halloween. So, I’d been thinking about these mummy cupcakes but didn’t want to use a box mix.
It’s an interesting recipe because you use boiling water and the batter is as thin as water. As I’m carefully placing the muffin tin in the oven I’m thinking to myself, this is never going to set up into cupcakes. But 22 minutes later, I had cupcakes.
I use the Wilton buttercream for decorating. I have for years and years since I took the Wilton decorating classes way back in 2000. My Mom used it way before then too.
I have all of her cake decorating tips and supplies like couplers and bags. To make the mummy I used the Wilton tip number 47. It’s the basketweave tip and you may notice it has a flat and a wavy side.
Just pipe the wavy side down for a smooth “bandage”. Just randomly pipe lines to form bandages leaving some cupcake showing through. Add candy eyes over part of the bandage so they adhere to the cupcake. Let icing set and store covered.
Mummy Cupcakes
Mummy Cupcakes are a fun treat for Halloween.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1-¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa
- 1-½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1-½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Frosting:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup solid vegetable shortening
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter (softened)
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Also needed: Candy eyes
Instructions
- Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Line muffin cups (2-½ inches in diameter) with paper bake cups. Heat oven to 350°F. Fill cups ⅔ full with batter. Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make Frosting:
- In large bowl, beat ½ cup shortening and ½ cup butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add 4 cups sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.
- Gradually add 2 tablespoons of milk; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Happy-Go-Doodle says
These are soooo cute! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
These are so cute and don’t seem too difficult to make! My kids would love them!
Pam Greer says
I’ve always wanted to try that cake recipe too! I’m glad to know it works! These are so cute!
Marie says
How cute! What a fun and tasty treat to make for Halloween. I love the candy eyes!
Caitlyn Erhardt says
Really cute! My son would love these!
Vicky says
I bet my kids would love to help make these! I think this would also be a cute decoration for sugar cookies for a Halloween party.
Chef Markus Mueller says
Super cute! My wife loves making Halloween decorated sweets! I’ll have to show these to her!
Ben Myhre says
Alright. You got me. These are cute as hell. Also, I would make them for the kids, but eat as many as I can by myself. lol. Jokes on the kids.
Annissa says
Cute Halloween treats kids will surely love! Adorable!
Vicky says
These are seriously adorable Halloween treats! I need to start posting creative and adorable Halloween themed recipes on my blog too!
Adrianne says
Fantastic idea Ellen, these are very cool! Love your originality!
laura says
Super duper cute cupcakes. I’ve never made that recipe either but I’ve always wanted to! Pinned it–thanks for linking up!
Teri @ The Freshman Cook says
The perfect Halloween Cupcake! Very cute, and they sound delicious! Thanks so much for sharing at Celebrate It!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
These are so fun and very cute! I love those eyeballs. Now that I’ve discovered them, I’m inspired to make so many Halloween foods.
DeeDee says
These are so adorable! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Julie Pollitt says
This is adorable!!
Carolyn Ingram says
I am in love with these cupcakes! They are so cute!
Julia says
Love how easy they are to make!
Iryna says
How fun are these cupcakes! Kids would love them!
Tara says
How cute! My kids would absolutely love these and it sounds like something they could have fun with in the kitchen. Such a delicious Halloween treat.
Lisa | Garlic + Zest says
I took one of those Wilton Cake decorating classes back in the day, too! These cupcakes are adorable. Almost makes me want to have more kids — almost.
Tina | The Worktop says
So much fun! These are such great halloween treats.
Phoebe Hendricks says
I’m not very talented when it comes to decorating cupcakes. These I think I can tackle!
Laura says
These are super cute!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Pure Halloween fun!! Looks delicious!!!
Amy says
These have to be the cutest treats I’ve ever seen!! Will def have to make these next year for a Halloween party!
The Farmwife Cooks says
So cute! I love those candy eyes!
Camilla @ Culinary Adventures says
Adorable, Ellen! Now I’m scheming about if I can make these in a savory version with meatloaf and mashed potatoes…or cheese. Thoughts?
1particularhrbr says
That’s a great idea! I might use cheese sliced thin as the bandages, maybe a white cheddar. You could make them in muffin tins for individual servings.
Amy's Cooking Adventures says
So cute! I love these!
Carlee says
These are cute as can be! I need to try that cake recipe too. I have a chocolate cake recipe I love, but I am willing to accept an excuse to make another!
Shannon says
So simple, and so fun! My daughter is getting good with the piping bag, and she will love helping with these. Very clever to flip around the tip that is used for the basketweave pattern to make it smooth
Wendy Klik says
These are so adorable Ellen. I am sure they were a big hit at the school.
Rebekah @ Making Miracles says
These are so stinkin’ cute!! I love them.
Hezzi-D says
I’ve been wanting to make these but haven’t gotten around to it yet! They are so cute!