Mortarboard Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Mortarboard Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 2/3 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons milk; Food coloring; 9 whole graham crackers, halved; 18 milk chocolate M&M's; Black shoestring licorice, cut into 36 pieces (3 inches each)

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
Food coloring
9 whole graham crackers, halved
18 milk chocolate M&M's
Black shoestring licorice, cut into 36 pieces (3 inches each)

1
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
2
Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks.
3
In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add food coloring if desired.
4
Level off the top of cupcakes; frost sides and bottom. Place upside down on a serving platter or covered board. Frost graham crackers; place one on each cupcake. Place an M&M's candy in the center of each cracker with two licorice pieces for a tassel.

4925

kcal

Calories

228

Fat

653

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup baking cocoa, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Mortarboard 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.

Mortarboard Cupcakes

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