Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes

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Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes
120 min.
24
233kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes, a whimsical dessert that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike! Perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a fun family baking day, these cupcakes combine the rich flavors of chocolate and vanilla with a playful turtle design that brings a smile to everyone’s face.

With a total preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 scrumptious cupcakes that are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. Each cupcake is a delightful treat, boasting 233 calories that make them a guilt-free indulgence. The combination of Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® cake mix and creamy frostings ensures a moist and delicious base, while the vibrant green and chocolate colors create an eye-catching presentation.

What sets these cupcakes apart is their interactive nature; they’re designed to be pulled apart and shared, making them a fun addition to any gathering. The creative use of candy-coated chocolates and licorice adds a playful touch, transforming ordinary cupcakes into charming turtle creations. So gather your friends and family, roll up your sleeves, and dive into the joy of baking these delightful Pull-Apart Turtle Cupcakes that are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

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

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. 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
Protein2.12%
Fat34.55%
Carbs63.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.71
Glycemic Load
5.62
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.6530435096634%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:233.49kcal
11.67%
Fat:9.29g
14.29%
Saturated Fat:2.23g
13.92%
Carbohydrates:38.31g
12.77%
Net Carbohydrates:37.69g
13.71%
Sugar:30.06g
33.4%
Cholesterol:0.03mg
0.01%
Sodium:218.61mg
9.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.28g
2.57%
Phosphorus:67.06mg
6.71%
Iron:1.11mg
6.18%
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%
Potassium:103.42mg
2.95%
Calcium:29.37mg
2.94%
Fiber:0.61g
2.45%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.34%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.77%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.42%