Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls – Halloween Cupcakes-Muffins

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1
Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls - Halloween Cupcakes-Muffins
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

280 g butter , softened
280 g golden caster sugar
200 g self-raising flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 medium eggs
200 g butter , softened
280 g icing sugar , sifted
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
liquorice allsorts , sweets or candy
paper baking cup , brown

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
488
Sugar
35g
Fat
29g
Get into the spooky spirit with these Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls - Halloween Cupcakes-Muffins! These cute and festive cupcakes are sure to impress at any Halloween party or gathering. Made with a rich chocolate base and topped with creamy chocolate frosting, these cupcakes are then decorated with liquorice allsorts, sweets or candy to create adorable owl faces. While they are fun and creative, they should be enjoyed in moderation due to their high sugar and saturated fat content.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.Line a muffin tin with paper cases.
3.In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4.Sift in the flour and cocoa powder and mix again.
5.Next, beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well each time.
6.Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases, filling each about two thirds full.
7.Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until risen and firm to the touch.
8.Allow to cool completely before decorating.
9.To make the frosting, beat together the butter, icing sugar, and cocoa powder until light and fluffy.
10.Spoon the frosting into a piping bag and pipe onto each cupcake, creating a slightly pointed hump in the middle to resemble an owl's head.
11.Cut liquorice allsorts into small triangles and use as ears, and use sweets or candy to make the eyes and nose.
12.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

A fun and creative dessert option for Halloween parties or gatherings.
Can be customized with different types of candy to create different owl expressions.

CONS

Not suitable for those with a gluten intolerance or allergy due to the use of self-raising flour.
High in sugar and saturated fat content, so should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Contains eggs, which provide a good source of protein and essential nutrients such as vitamin D and choline. Cocoa powder contains antioxidants which can help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure. However, the high sugar and saturated fat content means this should not be consumed regularly or in large amounts.

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