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Groundhog Day Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Groundhog Day Cupcakes are a festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrating the quirky holiday. Moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with a rich cocoa buttercream and decorated with mini chocolate chips, pretzels, and fondant to resemble adorable groundhogs. Fun to make and even more fun to eat, these cupcakes bring a playful touch to any gathering.

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Decorations

  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (for the ground)
  • 1/2 cup orange fondant (or orange-colored candy) for the nose
  • 1-2 pretzel sticks (for paws)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix to maintain cupcake tenderness.
  5. Add boiling water: Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, stirring continuously until smooth. The batter will be thin, which is expected.
  6. Fill cupcake liners: Evenly distribute the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
  7. Bake: Bake the cupcakes for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
  8. Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting and decorating.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender and moist.
  • Boiling water helps to intensify the chocolate flavor and creates a smooth batter.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • You can substitute orange fondant with orange-colored candy or edible decorations for the nose.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/groundhog-day-cupcakes-recipe/