DIRT AND WORMS CUPCAKES

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Offer kids just what they like to dig into-sweet cake, dirt and worms!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
Chopped pecans, if desired
Assorted candy decorations, if desired
24 gummy worms candy

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cups in 24 regular-size muffin cups. In medium microwavable bowl, heat water on High 1 minute. Stir in cocoa with spoon until smooth. Cool 5 minutes.
  • With electric mixer, beat in remaining cupcake ingredients on low speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Fill muffin cups half full.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread frosting on cupcakes. Sprinkle with pecans and candy decorations. Add gummy worms, gently pushing one end into cupcake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 2 g

Usama Kambho
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I will definitely be making these cupcakes again.


Arfin Belal
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


Ranjan Mndal
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


Adamu Rakiya
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate so I used vanilla frosting instead. It was still really good.


Abdiaziz Mohamed
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I had some leftover chocolate frosting so I made chocolate cupcakes instead of vanilla. They were still delicious.


Lucky Sanyane
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's school bake sale and they were a huge hit.


Christopher Richards
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The gummy worms were a great touch. They added a fun texture and flavor to the cupcakes.


Yazmine Basir
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These cupcakes are so fun to make and eat. I love the dirt effect.


Merinda Edwards
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I used chocolate pudding mix instead of vanilla and it turned out great.


Keegan Jacobs
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I was a bit skeptical about the Oreo worms, but they were actually really good.


SARJINA AKTER STUDENT
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The cupcakes were so cute and perfect for my son's birthday party.


Jahangir Alam Akash
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes were delicious. I will definitely make them again.


Aasmi Rai
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The cupcakes were a huge hit at the party. So creative and surprisingly tasty.


mdyousuf ali
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Fantastic recipe! Turned out great. Even my kids loved it!