Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcake
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Orange food coloring
- Candy eyes
- Mini pretzel sticks
- Red fruit leather or red icing for the wattle
- Mini marshmallows
- Toothpicks
Directions:
1. Preheat oven as directed on the cake mix box and prepare cupcake pan with liners.
2. Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions and fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
3. Bake cupcakes as directed, then cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Divide the vanilla frosting into two bowls. Color one bowl with orange food coloring to create orange frosting for the turkey’s feathers.
5. Tint the shredded coconut orange by tossing it gently with a few drops of orange food coloring until evenly coated.
6. Frost each cupcake with a layer of chocolate frosting to create the turkey’s body.
7. Use a spoon to press the colored shredded coconut around the back half of the cupcake to mimic turkey feathers.
8. Place candy eyes on the front of the cupcake for the turkey’s eyes.
9. Use mini pretzel sticks to create the turkey’s legs by inserting them into the bottom of the cupcake.
10. Cut mini marshmallows in half and use toothpicks to attach 3 halves behind the eyes to form the beak.
11. Cut a small strip of red fruit leather or pipe red icing beside the beak to form the turkey’s wattle.
12. Allow cupcakes to set for a few minutes before serving for the decorations to firm up.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 12 servings
Tips:
Use a small offset spatula for smooth frosting application for better decoration.
To prevent pretzels from breaking, insert slowly and at a slight angle into cupcakes.