Chocolate Batty Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Chocolate Batty Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15.25- to 16.5-ounce) package devils food chocolate cake mix; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk*; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 3 Land O Lakes Eggs; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 to 5 tablespoons milk; 24 chocolate kiss-shaped candies, unwrapped; Black decorator gel; Red cinnamon candies; Sliced almonds; 1 (9-ounce) package fancy chocolate wafers; Nonpareils

Servings: persons

1 (15.25- to 16.5-ounce) package devils food chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups buttermilk*
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
3 Land O Lakes Eggs
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter
3 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
24 chocolate kiss-shaped candies, unwrapped
Black decorator gel
Red cinnamon candies
Sliced almonds
1 (9-ounce) package fancy chocolate wafers
Nonpareils

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Place paper baking cups into 24 muffin pan cups; set aside.
3
Combine all cupcake ingredients in bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed.
4
Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin pan cups 2/3 full.
5
Bake 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6
Cool 5 minutes in pans; remove to cooling rack.
7
Cool completely.
8
Melt 1/2 cup butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat.
9
Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar, cocoa, corn syrup, vanilla and enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
10
Frost cooled cupcakes.
11
Place 1 candy kiss at an angle on cupcake for bat head.
12
Attach 2 red cinnamon candies for eyes using decorator gel.
13
Add 2 sliced almonds for ears.
14
Cut chocolate wafers in half with sharp knife.
15
Pipe straight edges with decorator gel; dip in nonpareils.
16
At serving time, place wafer halves into cupcakes for wings.
17
*Substitute 4 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice and enough milk to equal 1 1/4 cups; let stand 5 minutes.

5023

kcal

Calories

317

Fat

497

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15.25- to 16.5-ounce) package devils food chocolate cake mix, 1 1/4 cups buttermilk*, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 3 Land O Lakes Eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Batty Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Batty Cupcakes

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