Cupcake Ideas

Turtle Cupcakes

 

How to Make It

Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 package (18.25 oz.) chocolate cake mix
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Yield: Makes about 24 standard cupcakes.

Directions

  1. In large bowl, combine cake mix and cocoa.
  2. Add eggs, water, and mayonnaise; beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently.
  3. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Cool 10 minutes in pan on rack; remove and cool completely before decorating.

Praline Filling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans

Yield: Makes about 2 2/3 cups filling.

Directions

  1. In medium saucepan, combine butter, egg yolks, brown sugar and salt.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in maple flavoring and pecans.
  4. Transfer to medium bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming.
  5. Refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.
  6. Stir before using; chill cupcakes.
  7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Caramel Icing

Ingredients

Yield: Makes about 1 cup icing.

Directions

  1. In medium microwavable bowl, combine caramels and evaporated milk; heat on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted.
  2. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Dip cupcake tops into caramel mixture; sprinkle with peanuts.