Dirt and Worms Cupcakes

Name: Dirt and Worms Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 c water; 1/2 c unsweetened baking cocoa; 1 2/3 c gold medal® all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 c sugar; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 c shortening; 2 eggs; frosting and decorations; 1 container (1 lb) betty crocker® rich & creamy chocolate frosting chopped pecans, if desired assorted candy decorations, if desired 24 gummy worms candy

By raine justmesugar
@raine143

who wouldnt love these .. omg worms and dirt .. chocolate need i say more lol

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

1 Hr 25 Min

Ingredients

1 c

water
1/2 c

unsweetened baking cocoa
1 2/3 c

gold medal® all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c

sugar
1 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

baking powder
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 c

shortening
2

eggs
·

frosting and decorations
·

1 container (1 lb) betty crocker® rich & creamy chocolate frosting chopped pecans, if desired assorted candy decorations, if desired 24 gummy worms candy
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How to Make Dirt and Worms Cupcakes

Step-by-Step

# 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.
# 2 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.
# 3 Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
# 4 Spread frosting on cupcakes. Sprinkle with pecans and candy decorations. Add gummy worms, gently pushing one end into cupcake.

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About Dirt and Worms Cupcakes

Course/Dish: Cakes

Other Tag: For Kids

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