Cup of Dirt Cupcakes
A delightful treat perfect for parties, combining rich chocolate flavors with playful decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Gummy worms
- Chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
- Chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, then add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Slowly add buttermilk into the egg mixture, gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners: Spoon batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake the cupcakes: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then cool completely.
- Frost the cupcakes: Generously frost cooled cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
- Decorate: Top with crushed chocolate cookies to mimic dirt and place gummy worms on top.
Notes
For lighter texture, consider using cake flour or substitute with whipped cream for frosting.