Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes

Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes
120 min.
24
234kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes, a whimsical dessert that’s perfect for any occasion! With their charming turtle design and rich flavors, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at birthday parties, family gatherings, or just a fun weekend treat. Imagine the joy on your guests' faces as they discover these adorable little turtles, each one crafted with love and creativity.

These cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. The combination of moist yellow or devil's food cake, creamy chocolate frosting, and vibrant green accents creates a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, the playful use of M&M's and licorice adds a fun twist that makes these cupcakes a memorable treat for both kids and adults alike.

What’s more, this recipe is easy to follow and perfect for bakers of all skill levels. In just 120 minutes, you can create 24 scrumptious cupcakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat. So gather your friends or family, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to whip up a batch of these delightful Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes that will leave everyone smiling and coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake yellow
  • container chocolate frosting 
  • 24 servings drop natural food coloring green
  •  twist and ends together to make a rough knob. cover green cut in half
  •  m&m candies 
  •  m&m candies green
  • piece green beans red
  • container vanilla frosting 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  3. In small bowl, mix vanilla frosting and green food color until desired shade.
  4. Place 1/4 cup green frosting and 1/4 cup chocolate frosting in separate small resealable plastic freezer bags; seal bags.
  5. Cut small tip from corner of each bag; set aside.
  6. On each of 2 large serving trays, arrange 12 cupcakes as shown in diagram. Frost shell of one turtle with chocolate frosting. Frost head and feet with green frosting. (Push cupcakes together slightly to frost entire turtle, not just individual cupcakes.) Pipe green frosting on chocolate shell to create turtle design.
  7. Add 2 candies for eyes; add pupils using chocolate frosting.
  8. Add nostrils with chocolate frosting or miniature chocolate candies.
  9. Add red string licorice for mouth (trimming to fit) and green licorice for tail.
  10. Frost remaining cupcakes with green frosting for shell and chocolate frosting for head and feet. Pipe chocolate frosting on green shell to create turtle design.
  11. Add 2 candies for eyes; add pupils using chocolate frosting.
  12. Add nostrils with green frosting or miniature chocolate candies.
  13. Add red string licorice for mouth (trimming to fit) and green licorice for tail. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein2.13%
Fat34.58%
Carbs63.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.71
Glycemic Load
5.62
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.6560869853458%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.33kcal
11.72%
Fat:9.33g
14.35%
Saturated Fat:2.25g
14.07%
Carbohydrates:38.42g
12.81%
Net Carbohydrates:37.8g
13.75%
Sugar:30.16g
33.52%
Cholesterol:0.05mg
0.02%
Sodium:218.72mg
9.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.29g
2.58%
Phosphorus:67.06mg
6.71%
Iron:1.12mg
6.2%
Copper:0.11mg
5.5%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.32%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.26%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.3%
Selenium:2.4µg
3.43%
Folate:12.96µg
3.24%
Magnesium:12.67mg
3.17%
Vitamin K:3.29µg
3.13%
Calcium:29.56mg
2.96%
Potassium:103.42mg
2.95%
Fiber:0.62g
2.47%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.34%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.77%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.42%