Best 2 Wide Eyed Owl Cupcakes Recipes

Indulge in a delightful baking adventure with our Wide-Eyed Owl Cupcakes, a charming treat that will bring a touch of whimsy to your kitchen. These adorable cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey with our three irresistible variations: Classic Chocolate, Vanilla Bean Surprise, and Decadent Red Velvet, each offering a unique taste experience. Let's dive into the recipes and create these enchanting owl cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion.

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OWL CUPCAKES

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Looking for fun ideas for a kid's birthday party, a bake sale, or to celebrate Halloween? Try these cute owl cupcakes that are extremely easy to make. All you need are cookies, some M&Ms, and a little creativity!

Provided by Nesrine

Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes Holiday

Time 1h2m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
1 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 ½ cups mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
7 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup white sugar
48 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
48 brown candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
24 orange or yellow candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
Combine 2 cups sugar, flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
Whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add flour mixture; mix until well-combined. Pour in hot water; stir until batter is smooth. Divide batter evenly among muffin tins.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 12 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Whip 3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon heavy cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in 1 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, 7 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup sugar gently to make frosting.
Spread 1 tablespoon frosting over each cooled cupcake.
Twist chocolate sandwich cookies open, leaving all cream filling on 1 side. Place 2 cookies, cream filling-side up, on each cupcake to make owl eyes. Place a brown milk chocolate piece on each cookie to create pupils. Insert an orange or yellow milk chocolate piece in the center to make a beak.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 291.3 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

OWL AND SPIDER CUPCAKES

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Add something creative to your Halloween celebration! Enjoy these owl shaped cupcakes made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix and Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 box (1 lb 2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix (or other flavor)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix package
Black string licorice, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
Black decorator sugar crystals
Large black gumdrops
Red cinnamon candies
Assorted candies
Chocolate wafer cookies

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
Mix and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
To make spiders, press 4 licorice pieces into each side of 12 of the cupcakes, letting about 1 1/2 inches hang over side of cupcake. Spread tops of cupcakes with chocolate frosting; sprinkle with black decorator sugar crystals. Slice black gumdrops in half for faces. Press red cinnamon candies in center for eyes.
To make owls, spread chocolate frosting on remaining 12 cupcakes. Use candies to form eyes, beaks and feet on each cupcake. Cut chocolate wafer cookies into quarters; place wafer pieces, triangle points up, behind eyes for ears. Cut wafer cookies into thirds for wings; place on cupcakes. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 2 g

Tips:

Choose the right ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Use a muffin scoop to fill the cupcake liners: This will help ensure that the cupcakes are all the same size and shape.
Bake the cupcakes in a preheated oven: This will help them rise evenly.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Be creative with your decorations: You can use a variety of sprinkles, candies, and other decorations to make your cupcakes look festive.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and a little patience, you can create delicious and impressive wide-eyed owl cupcakes that are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. These cupcakes are perfect for parties, bake sales, or as a special treat. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake some owl-mazing cupcakes!