Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes

Health score
1%
Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes
120 min.
24
304kcal

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Get ready to impress your family and friends this Thanksgiving with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes! These whimsical treats are not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor, making them the perfect addition to your holiday spread. Imagine a moist and fluffy peanut butter cake base topped with rich chocolate frosting, all adorned with adorable turkey decorations that will bring smiles to everyone at the table.

With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes that are sure to be the highlight of your dessert table. The combination of creamy peanut butter and chocolate creates a deliciously indulgent flavor profile that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Plus, the fun of decorating these cupcakes with colorful candy feathers and chocolate Kisses adds an interactive element to your baking experience.

Whether you're hosting a large gathering or simply looking to add a festive touch to your Thanksgiving celebration, these Turkey Cupcakes are a delightful way to showcase your culinary creativity. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let’s get baking! Your Thanksgiving feast will never be the same with these charming and tasty cupcakes stealing the show.

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • 1.3 cups water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup creamy peanut butter 
  • 16 oz chocolate frosting 
  • oz candy coating disks (almond bark)
  • oz baker's chocolate 
  • 24  add a hershey's chocolate kiss on top as done kisses®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave
  • 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.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs and peanut butter with electric mixer on low speed 30 second, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  4. Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Frost cupcakes with frosting.
  5. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In separate small microwavable bowls, microwave candy coating and baking chocolate uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth.
  6. Place coating and chocolate in separate resealable food-storage plastic bags; snip off tiny corner of each bag. Pipe coating and chocolate into feather shapes, about 3 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide. Refrigerate coating and chocolate about 5 minutes until set.
  7. When set, peel feathers off waxed paper and insert into cupcakes.
  8. Place milk chocolate candy on each cupcake for head of turkey. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories304kcal
Protein5.6%
Fat45.24%
Carbs49.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.58
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.170434868854%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.04mg
Epicatechin
6.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:303.54kcal
15.18%
Fat:16.01g
24.63%
Saturated Fat:6.39g
39.96%
Carbohydrates:39.13g
13.04%
Net Carbohydrates:37.42g
13.61%
Sugar:27.1g
30.11%
Cholesterol:21.61mg
7.2%
Sodium:240.85mg
10.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.16mg
1.39%
Protein:4.46g
8.92%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.16%
Phosphorus:138.83mg
13.88%
Copper:0.25mg
12.29%
Iron:1.82mg
10.1%
Vitamin E:1.49mg
9.93%
Magnesium:35.98mg
9%
Vitamin B3:1.66mg
8.31%
Fiber:1.71g
6.86%
Calcium:68.22mg
6.82%
Folate:25.68µg
6.42%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.78%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.63%
Vitamin K:5.3µg
5.05%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.83%
Selenium:3.2µg
4.57%
Potassium:139.45mg
3.98%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.2%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.61%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.17%