Owl Cupcakes

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 box of chocolate cake mix
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 can (16 ounces) of chocolate frosting
• 1 bag (10 ounces) of mini chocolate chips
• 1 package (11 ounces) of yellow candy melts
• 1 package (11 ounces) of orange candy melts
• 1 bag (12 ounces) of white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 15-20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth.
3. Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full with batter.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
6. For the frosting, melt the chocolate frosting in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth.
7. Spread the chocolate frosting onto the cupcakes.
8. For the owls' faces, melt the yellow candy melts and orange candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls. Stir until smooth.
9. Spoon the yellow candy melts into a piping bag and pipe circles onto the cupcakes for the eyes.
10. Spoon the orange candy melts into a piping bag and pipe triangles onto the cupcakes for the beaks.
11. For the owls' ears, melt the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth.
12. Spoon the white chocolate mixture into a piping bag and pipe two small triangles onto each cupcake for the ears.
13. Add two mini chocolate chips to each cupcake for the pupils.

Nutritional Information:

(per cupcake)

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy chocolate cupcakes
• Rich and creamy chocolate frosting
• Adorable owl design
• Perfect for holiday parties

User Comments:

• "These cupcakes were a huge hit at my holiday party! They were so cute and delicious."
• "The kids loved the owl faces! They were so easy to make and turned out so festive."
• "I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they always come out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for holiday treats."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting, or the frosting will melt.
• If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
• You can use any type of candy melts you like for the owl faces.