Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls - Halloween Cupc

Name: Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls - Halloween Cupcakes/Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

1
["OWLS.", "Heat oven to 190C/380F/gas 5.", "Line a 12-cup muffin tin with brown muffin cases.", "Beat the first 5 ingredients to a smooth batter and spoon between the cases, almost filling them to the top.", "You may have a little left over.", "(Alternatively, use a fairy cake or cup cake tin for smaller ones - again, try to find some brown paper cases.", "You should be able to make 24 ""owls"" if you make them in the smaller cake tin.)", "Bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and spongy.", "Cool on a rack.", "DECORATION.", "Beat the butter and icing sugar until smooth, and then add the cocoa powder, mixing well.", "Slice off the very tops of the cakes and cut each piece in half.", "Spread a generous layer of icing over each cake.", "Working on one cake at a time, take a pair of the large round liquorice allsorts sweets/candy that are yellow or pink with black centres, see photos.", "Sit the eyes on top of the cake; then add the two pieces of cake cut from the top (curved edge up) behind the eyes but slightly slanted towards the eyes - to make the eyebrows or owl's ears.", "Finish by adding a piece of orange or pink sweet/candy, in between the eyes to the front, for the beak.", "Watch the owls ""fly"" off the table when the children see them!"]

1781

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 280 g butter, softened, 280 g golden caster sugar, 200 g self-raising flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls - Halloween Cupcakes/Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Twit Twooo, Hooting Halloween Owls - Halloween Cupcakes/Muffins

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