Turkey Cupcakes
Delightful chocolate cupcakes designed to resemble turkeys, perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cupcake Base
- 1 box chocolate cake mix This serves as the base for rich chocolate flavor.
- Eggs (as per cake mix instructions) Eggs add moisture and help bind the cupcake.
- Oil (as per cake mix instructions) Oil keeps the cupcakes moist.
- Water (as per cake mix instructions) Water activates the cake mix.
For the Topping
- 1 container chocolate frosting Use your favorite brand for a creamy topping.
- 1 cup candy corn Used for the turkey's beak.
- 1 cup M&M's or chocolate drops Use these for the turkey's eyes.
- 4 sticks pretzel sticks Used for the turkey's tail.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to the temperature as instructed on the cake mix box.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and water according to the package instructions.
- Blend until smooth.
Cooking
- Line your cupcake pans with liners and pour the batter into each cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake according to package instructions, approximately 18-22 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with chocolate frosting generously.
- Decorate each cupcake with two pieces of candy corn for the beak and M&M's or chocolate drops for the eyes.
- Insert pretzel sticks into the frosting to create the turkey's tail.
Serve
- Arrange the turkey cupcakes on a platter and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer. These cupcakes can be frozen for 2-3 months.