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Grinch Cupcakes

Deliciously Festive Grinch Cupcakes to Brighten Your Holidays

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These Grinch Cupcakes are a charming treat that captures the festive spirit, perfect for holiday gatherings and quick to make with a box cake mix.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Can substitute with vanilla or red velvet.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for moisture and structure.
  • 1 cup Water Hydrates the cake mix.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can also use canola or melted coconut oil.
  • 1 tbsp Green Food Coloring Add more as needed for desired color.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup White Frosting Store-bought or homemade.
For the Decorations
  • 1 cup Red Candy Hearts or M&M's For decoration.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips or Small Marshmallows For eyes; raisins can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with festive cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, large eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake pan, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  5. Let the cupcakes cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before transferring to cool completely.
  6. While cooling, stir green food coloring into the white frosting until the desired shade is achieved.
  7. Frost each cupcake with the green icing and decorate with red candy hearts and chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container; they remain fresh for 1-2 days at room temperature, or up to a week in the fridge.

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