Gum Worm Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Gum Worm Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box devil's food cake mix; 1 1/2 cups cola; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 cans ready-to-spread white frosting; 20 drops yellow food coloring; 10 drops red food coloring; 1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 48 candy worms; 1/2 package chocolate cookies, crushed

Servings: persons

1 box devil's food cake mix
1 1/2 cups cola
3 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cans ready-to-spread white frosting
20 drops yellow food coloring
10 drops red food coloring
1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
48 candy worms
1/2 package chocolate cookies, crushed

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Place cupcake papers in muffin pans.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, cola, eggs, and oil.
5
Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl often.
6
Fill cupcake papers 2/3 full with cake batter.
7
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
8
Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
9
Cool completely on cooling racks before frosting.
10
In a medium mixing bowl, combine frosting, food colorings, orange extract and sifted powder sugar.
11
Spoon frosting into a pastry bag or zip-top bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round decorating tip.
12
Pipe the frosting on the cupcake by starting at the outside edge, circling twice and than working toward the center.
13
Finish cupcakes by sticking 2 candy worms into frosting and sprinkling tops with crushed cookies.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box devil's food cake mix, 1 1/2 cups cola, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Gum Worm 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.

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