These Mummy Cupcakes are spooky, cute, and delicious — moist dark chocolate fudge cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla frosting “bandages” and candy eyes for the perfect Halloween treat. They’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to impress kids and adults alike.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You’ll love these Mummy Cupcakes because they’re the perfect mix of fun and flavor — rich chocolate cupcakes paired with smooth vanilla frosting and a simple but striking mummy design. They’re easy enough for beginners, great for Halloween parties, and a creative way to get the family baking together. Plus, they look amazing on any dessert table.

Mummy Cupcakes

Halloween baking is all about having fun in the kitchen — and these Mummy Cupcakes deliver exactly that. They’re soft, chocolatey, and delicious, but also a little spooky in the most adorable way. Wrapped in sweet vanilla “bandages” with candy eyes peeking out, they’re the kind of dessert that gets everyone smiling before they even take a bite.

What makes Mummy Cupcakes so appealing is how easy they are to pull off. You don’t need to be a pastry artist or own fancy tools — just a piping bag, a small flat decorating tip, and a steady hand. The messy look is part of the charm.

The cupcakes themselves start with a dark chocolate fudge cake mix, baked until soft and moist. The deep cocoa flavor gives the perfect base for the sweet frosting and pairs beautifully with vanilla.

For the mummy wraps, a simple creamy vanilla frosting does the trick. It’s rich but light enough to pipe easily. When applied in random strips, it mimics the look of a mummy’s bandages, creating texture and depth without extra effort.

To finish, you’ll add white pearl Sixlets for the eyes, dotting them with a black food coloring marker to bring those spooky little faces to life. The result? Adorable cupcakes that look straight out of a Halloween bakery window.

These Mummy Cupcakes are great for Halloween parties, school events, bake sales, or family nights. They make a fun baking project with kids since the design doesn’t need to be perfect — in fact, the more uneven, the more realistic the mummy effect.

You can even personalize them: make some mummies look scared, sleepy, or silly by adjusting the frosting lines or the eyes. Each cupcake can have its own personality!

For presentation, use black cupcake liners and a sprinkle of Halloween confetti to set the spooky tone. They’ll look fantastic on a dessert platter surrounded by candy corn and cobweb decor.

The combination of rich chocolate cake and smooth vanilla frosting makes these cupcakes as delicious as they are eye-catching. Every bite has that balance of deep cocoa and creamy sweetness that keeps people coming back for seconds.

And since the base uses a boxed cake mix, you save time without losing quality — a win for busy home bakers who want something impressive and stress-free.

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just want to surprise your family with a fun dessert, these Mummy Cupcakes are the ultimate spooky-sweet treat.

Servings & Time

Servings: 12 cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Decorating Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 box dark chocolate fudge cupcake mix (plus ingredients listed on box — eggs, water, oil)

• 1 cup creamy vanilla frosting

• White pearl Sixlets (for eyes)

• Black food coloring marker

• Halloween confetti sprinkles

• Black cupcake liners

• Decorating bag

• Small flat decorating tip

Instructions

1. Bake the cupcakes:

   • Prepare the dark chocolate fudge cupcake mix according to the package instructions.

   • Line a muffin pan with black cupcake liners and fill each about 2/3 full.

   • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   • Cool completely on a wire rack.

2. Prepare the frosting:

   • Spoon creamy vanilla frosting into a decorating bag fitted with a small flat tip.

   • If the frosting feels too thick, mix in 1–2 teaspoons of milk until smooth and pipeable.

3. Decorate like mummies:

   • Pipe strips of frosting across each cupcake in random directions to resemble mummy bandages.

   • Leave a small space near the top for the eyes.

4. Add the eyes:

   • Place two white pearl Sixlets in the open space for eyes.

   • Use a black food coloring marker to draw small dots on each eye for pupils.

5. Add finishing touches:

   • Sprinkle with a few Halloween confetti sprinkles if desired for a festive look.

6. Serve and enjoy:

   • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Tips

• Use a piping bag: A flat decorating tip creates realistic mummy strips; if you don’t have one, cut a small flat slit in a zip-top bag.

• Frosting flavor: Try chocolate frosting for a darker, creepier mummy effect.

• Make ahead: Bake cupcakes a day ahead, then frost before serving for best texture.

• Eye options: Candy eyeballs or mini marshmallows also work as substitutes for Sixlets.

• Storage: Keep at room temperature if serving within 24 hours; refrigerate if storing longer.