PIRATE'S HIDDEN TREASURE CUPCAKES

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Surprise! Treasures of candies are hidden in these fun chocolate cupcakes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
3/4 cup water
Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
24 miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cup candies (from 12-oz bag), unwrapped
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
2 rolls (from 4.5-oz box) Betty Crocker™ Fruit by the Foot™ chewy fruit snack (any red color)
24 pieces Cheerios™ cereal or small ring-shaped candies (about 4 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons miniature candy-coated semisweet chocolate baking bits
1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
2 pieces black string licorice (each 34 inches long)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, make cake mix as directed on box--except use 3/4 cup water, the oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Place 1 candy in top of batter for each cupcake (candies will sink as cupcakes bake).
  • Bake as directed on box for cupcakes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Frost cupcakes with frosting. Cut 12-inch piece from 1 fruit snack roll; set aside. From remaining fruit snack, cut 24 (2-inch) pieces; cut crescent-shaped piece from each. Peel off paper backing; add 1 piece to each cupcake for top of kerchief.
  • Cut reserved fruit snack into 12 (1-inch) pieces; peel off paper backing. Cut each piece in half lengthwise. Twist each piece in middle; add to 1 end of crescent-shaped fruit snack on each cupcake, forming tie of kerchief. Add 1 piece of cereal under each tie for earring. Use baking bits, chocolate chips and licorice to make facial features and eye patches. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1 g

PRINCE NSOWAH
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These cupcakes were a bit of a disappointment. The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet. I won't be making them again.


Melina
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they are always a hit. They are moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend them!


Jamie Clemens
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a chocolate cake mix and added some chocolate chips to the batter. The frosting is delicious and it's the perfect amount of sweetness.


Emmanuel Kokobane
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I made these cupcakes for a pirate-themed party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the adults thought they were delicious too. The frosting is a bit sticky, so be sure to use a spoon to eat them.


Nazim ff
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These cupcakes were a big hit with my family! They are moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making these again.