Turkey Cupcakes

Turkey Cupcakes
105 min.
24
183kcal

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Get ready to impress your friends and family with these delightful Turkey Cupcakes! Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, these whimsical treats are not only visually appealing but also deliciously satisfying. With a moist and fluffy cake base, each cupcake is topped with rich chocolate frosting that perfectly complements the sweet decorations.

What makes these cupcakes truly special is their fun turkey design, which is sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults alike. The combination of candy corn and decorative icing transforms each cupcake into a charming little turkey, making them a standout centerpiece for your dessert table. Plus, they are easy to make, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the festivities and less time in the kitchen.

Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply looking to add a touch of creativity to your baking, these Turkey Cupcakes are the perfect choice. They are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner baker, and let the fun begin with these adorable and delicious cupcakes that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow your favorite (or flavor)
  • 16 oz chocolate frosting 
  • 4.3 oz chocolate icing white
  • 0.7 oz decorating gel 
  • serving candy corn 
  • serving mint 

Equipment

  • oven
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 24 cupcakes.
  2. Frost cupcakes with frosting.
  3. Place remaining frosting in corner of resealable freezer plastic bag. Snip off small corner of bag.
  4. To decorate each cupcake, pipe 1-inch mound of frosting on 1 side of cupcake to look like head of turkey. Make eyes with white decorating icing and brown decorating gel; add candy corn for beak. To make feathers, pipe frosting on opposite side to hold candy corn; place candy corn upright on frosting to look like feathers.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate candy sprinkles near head and at base of feathers. If desired, add candy corn at base of cupcake for feet. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories183kcal
Protein2.15%
Fat22.94%
Carbs74.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.79
Glycemic Load
1.47
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.2469565401907%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183kcal
9.15%
Fat:4.76g
7.32%
Saturated Fat:1.56g
9.77%
Carbohydrates:34.96g
11.65%
Net Carbohydrates:34.53g
12.56%
Sugar:25.12g
27.92%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:205mg
8.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1g
2.01%
Phosphorus:82.61mg
8.26%
Calcium:47.12mg
4.71%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.33%
Iron:0.72mg
4.02%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.01%
Folate:15.24µg
3.81%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.8%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.51%
Copper:0.05mg
2.67%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.66%
Fiber:0.43g
1.71%
Magnesium:6.17mg
1.54%
Potassium:48.87mg
1.4%
Vitamin K:1.28µg
1.22%
Selenium:0.8µg
1.15%