LADY BUG CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
Who wouldn't smile when they see these fun little treats sitting on the kitchen table? They're as much fun to make as they are to eat! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 14 cupcakes.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and coffee, beating well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For lady bug wings, microwave chocolate wafers for a few seconds to slightly soften. Use a serrated knife to cut each in half. Cut off the tips to allow room for the lady bug face; save remaining wafer pieces to prop up wings. Frost both wings, and dip in red jimmies. Cut black jelly beans in half; add as spots to the wings. Set aside., For antennae, cut licorice into 1-in. pieces. Dip one end into frosting and roll in black nonpareils; set aside to dry., To assemble cupcake, frost with chocolate icing. Position decorated wings on cupcakes; if desired, add reserved wafer piece under wing tip to prop up. Add antennae and white hard candy eyes. Pipe a small frosting dot for eyeballs. Add a large curved red jimmie and two small ones for the mouth.
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Sara Kamran
kamran@gmail.comI would definitely make these cupcakes again. They were a hit with my family and friends.
xena naetiwenpiy
n.xena31@hotmail.frThese cupcakes were perfect for a party! They were easy to make and they looked so festive.
Mariam Bennani
bennani_m40@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate cupcakes, but these were really good! The frosting was light and fluffy, and the chocolate cake was moist and flavorful.
Sunny icy
sunnyicy8@yahoo.comThese cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so cute and delicious.
Kris Pert
p.kris40@hotmail.frI made these cupcakes with my granddaughter and we had a lot of fun! They turned out great and they tasted delicious.
BOODY
boody69@hotmail.comThese cupcakes were really cute, but they were a bit dry.
Katungi Joshua
k_j@yahoo.comI made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit! He and his friends loved them.
Irakli Apriashvili
apriashvili.i@yahoo.comThese cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Catherine Lengai
c37@gmail.comI loved the ladybug design on these cupcakes! They were perfect for a summer party.
What What
what_w@gmail.comThese cupcakes were easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely make them again.
Cheslin Louw
lcheslin81@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as pretty as the ones in the picture.
Sajan Yadqv
yadqvsajan@gmail.comThese cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would try them again with a different cake recipe.
Billah World's
b-worlds@gmail.comI made these cupcakes with my kids and they had a blast! It was a great bonding experience, and the cupcakes turned out great.
rodiat dammy
r.d@gmail.comThese cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They turned out so pretty and they tasted amazing.
Hussain Hussain zada
hussain54@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chocolate cupcakes, but these were really good! The frosting was light and fluffy, and the chocolate cake was moist and flavorful.
Bluzus29
bluzus29@hotmail.comThese cupcakes were so cute and festive! I loved the ladybug design, and they were perfect for a summer party.
By Do
by-d95@yahoo.comI made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I sold out in no time.
Shajad Shekh
shajadshekh46@yahoo.comThese cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.