Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes

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Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes
120 min.
24
233kcal

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Indulge in a delightful dessert experience with our Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes, a whimsical treat that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike! These charming cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also packed with rich flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Imagine a luscious chocolate shell paired with a vibrant green frosting, creating the perfect turtle design that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.

Perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a fun family baking day, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser. With a total preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can whip up 24 servings of these adorable treats, making them ideal for gatherings. Each cupcake is a delightful combination of moist cake, creamy frosting, and playful candy accents, ensuring that every bite is a delicious adventure.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and enjoyable. The use of Betty Crocker cake mixes and frostings simplifies the process, allowing you to focus on the creative aspects of decorating your turtle cupcakes. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that’s not only tasty but also a feast for the eyes!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F 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. (See link below for 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

Calories233kcal
Protein2.13%
Fat34.57%
Carbs63.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.79
Glycemic Load
5.52
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.6326086818362%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:233.03kcal
11.65%
Fat:9.27g
14.27%
Saturated Fat:2.24g
14.01%
Carbohydrates:38.21g
12.74%
Net Carbohydrates:37.6g
13.67%
Sugar:29.97g
33.3%
Cholesterol:0.05mg
0.02%
Sodium:218.3mg
9.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.29g
2.58%
Phosphorus:66.93mg
6.69%
Iron:1.11mg
6.18%
Copper:0.11mg
5.49%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.24%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.23%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.27%
Selenium:2.4µg
3.43%
Folate:12.86µg
3.22%
Magnesium:12.62mg
3.15%
Vitamin K:3.14µg
2.99%
Calcium:29.47mg
2.95%
Potassium:102.87mg
2.94%
Fiber:0.61g
2.44%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.33%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.76%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.41%