Mini Brain Cupcakes

Dairy Free
Mini Brain Cupcakes
110 min.
72
74kcal

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Get ready to impress your friends and family with these delightful Mini Brain Cupcakes! Perfect for Halloween parties, themed events, or just a fun dessert to brighten up your day, these cupcakes are not only visually striking but also incredibly delicious. With a rich chocolate base and a creamy vanilla frosting, each bite is a heavenly experience that will leave everyone craving more.

What makes these cupcakes even more special is that they are dairy-free, making them suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The combination of the moist chocolate cake and the sweet, fluffy frosting creates a perfect balance of flavors, while the toasted walnut halves add a delightful crunch. The finishing touch? A creative swirl of red decorating gel that transforms these treats into spooky little brain-shaped delights!

Whether you're hosting a Halloween bash or simply looking to add a fun twist to your dessert table, these Mini Brain Cupcakes are sure to be a hit. With 72 servings, there's plenty to go around, ensuring that everyone gets to enjoy this unique and tasty treat. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these charming cupcakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

Ingredients

  • box chocolate cake mix dark
  • 0.5 cup bittersweet chocolate (from 12-oz bag)
  • 12 oz vanilla frosting 
  • cups walnut halves toasted
  • 2.7 oz decorating gel red

Equipment

  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place mini paper baking cup in each of 72 mini muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Gently press 1 chocolate chunk into center of each muffin cup.
  3. Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. Frost cupcakes with vanilla frosting. Top each with 1 walnut half. Using red gel, pipe along edges of walnut halves to look like brains. Store cupcakes loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories74kcal
Protein4.79%
Fat50.13%
Carbs45.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.88
Glycemic Load
1.42
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.5708695738374%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:73.72kcal
3.69%
Fat:4.29g
6.59%
Saturated Fat:0.8g
5.02%
Carbohydrates:8.67g
2.89%
Net Carbohydrates:8.21g
2.99%
Sugar:5.81g
6.46%
Cholesterol:0.07mg
0.02%
Sodium:58.38mg
2.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.92g
1.84%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.02%
Copper:0.09mg
4.54%
Phosphorus:31.46mg
3.15%
Magnesium:10.14mg
2.54%
Iron:0.45mg
2.49%
Fiber:0.46g
1.84%
Folate:7.28µg
1.82%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.73%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.48%
Selenium:1.01µg
1.44%
Calcium:13.08mg
1.31%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.23%
Potassium:42.63mg
1.22%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.13%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.01%