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Easy Turkey Cupcakes

Delightful Easy Turkey Cupcakes to Wow Your Thanksgiving Guests

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These Easy Turkey Cupcakes are a festive dessert perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, combining creativity and rich chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder use Dutch-process for a deeper taste
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder substitute with instant coffee if needed
  • 1 cups boiling water
  • 0.5 cups sour cream or plain Greek yogurt replace with buttermilk if desired
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract use imitation if short
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter margarine works for a dairy-free option
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs flax eggs are a great vegan substitute
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 0.33 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cups milk non-dairy milk makes this vegan-friendly
For the Decorations
  • 1 cups Reese's Pieces used for turkey feathers and face
  • 12 pieces mini Reese's Cups your turkey’s head
  • 1 cups candy eyes chocolate chips can be an alternative
  • 1 cups red gummy worms fruit leather cut into shapes can replace them

Equipment

  • Muffin Tins
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with colorful paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; whisk until evenly mixed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa and espresso powders, pour in boiling water until smooth, then cool slightly and add sour cream and vanilla.
  4. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients with cocoa mixture into butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes.
  7. Cool cupcakes in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Beat butter until creamy, add confectioners' sugar and cocoa, then milk until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Decorate cooled cupcakes with mini Reese's cup heads, candy eyes, and Reese's Pieces feathers.
  10. Serve and enjoy on a festive platter for your Thanksgiving gathering.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Involve your family in decorating to promote creativity while making your Easy Turkey Cupcakes.

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