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Turkey Cupcakes

Delightful chocolate cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting designed to look like adorable turkeys, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
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Préparation 30 minutes
Cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 50 minutes
Portions: 12 cupcakes
Plat: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Follow the instructions provided on the box.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup oil
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch buttercream frosting Can be homemade or store-bought.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup chocolate candies Include items like chocolate chips or M&M's for turkey features.
  • 1 cup candy corn Perfect for tail feathers.

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients and ensuring your workspace is clean.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cupcake trays with liners.
Baking
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and oil. Mix until smooth.
  2. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  3. Bake according to package directions, approximately 15-20 minutes.
Cooling and Frosting
  1. Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  2. Prepare your buttercream frosting and frost the cooled cupcakes.
Decoration
  1. Decorate each cupcake with chocolate candies to create eyes and beaks.
  2. Add candy corn around the back of each cupcake for tail feathers.

Notes et conservation

These Turkey Cupcakes can be customized with various candies for decoration. Consider using gluten-free cake mixes for dietary needs.