Cakes & CupcakesNo. 4805 · The 2026 edition
Spookily Easy Mummy Cupcake Recipe
Turn ordinary cupcakes into adorable mummies with this quick and easy recipe that uses boxed mix and chocolate chip eyes.
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These spooky mummy cupcakes start with a boxed cake mix and are topped with whipped vanilla frosting and chocolate chip eyes. After frosting a base layer, you pipe zigzag 'bandages' and add colored dots to the eyes for a fun Halloween treat.
Ingredients
Directions
- Prepare the cupcake batter following the package instructions; for a fluffier result, use egg whites and replace the oil with milk if you like.
- Allow the baked cupcakes to reach room temperature fully so the chocolate chips won't soften when added.
- Transfer the vanilla frosting to a large mixing bowl and beat it for a few minutes until it becomes light and doubled in volume.
- Apply a thin layer of frosting over each completely cooled cupcake—no need to make it neat.
- Spoon the remaining frosting into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a tiny corner cut off.
- For the eyes, insert two chocolate chips side by side into each cupcake.
- Pipe the frosting in a back-and-forth zigzag pattern across the cupcakes, ensuring even coverage while leaving the chocolate chip eyes visible.
- Tint any leftover frosting with green or red food coloring, then use it to add small dots on the chocolate chips for a spooky eye effect.
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