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Monster Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Monster Strawberry Cupcakes are a deliciously spooky twist on classic strawberry cupcakes, featuring fresh strawberries transformed into little monster faces with chocolate mouths and icing teeth. Perfect for Halloween or any fun gathering, these cupcakes combine moist strawberry-flavored cake with festive decorations to delight both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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Monster Strawberries

  • 24 Large Strawberries
  • 1 package Dark Chocolate Chips
  • Wilton White Icing (for piping teeth)

Cupcakes

  • 1 package White Cake Mix
  • 1 package Strawberry Jello
  • 4 Eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Strawberry Juice (from mashed strawberries mixed with water)

Decorations

  • Wilton Green Icing
  • Oreo Crumbs (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Cut the tops off each strawberry and carve out a ‘mouth’ on the side of each one to create an opening.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave using 45-second intervals, stirring frequently until fully melted.
  3. Fill Strawberry Mouths: Spread the melted chocolate into the carved ‘mouth’ area of each strawberry, shaping it carefully.
  4. Freeze Strawberries: Place the chocolate-filled strawberries in the freezer for one hour to set the chocolate firmly.
  5. Mix Cake Batter: In a bowl, combine the white cake mix, strawberry jello, lightly beaten eggs, vegetable oil, and strawberry juice. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Line a cupcake pan with liners and fill each liner halfway with the prepared batter.
  7. Bake Cupcakes: Bake according to the cake mix package instructions, approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
  8. Decorate Cupcakes: Ice each cooled cupcake with the Wilton green icing and sprinkle Oreo crumbs on top for a textured, creepy look.
  9. Pipe Strawberry Teeth: Remove strawberries from the freezer and use a piping bag fitted with a 00 tip to pipe white icing ‘teeth’ into the chocolate mouths for a monster effect.
  10. Assemble & Serve: Place one decorated strawberry on top of each cupcake, creating a fun monster design. Serve and enjoy these festive treats!

Notes

  • These cupcakes offer a fun and festive way to enjoy strawberry flavors with a spooky twist, making them ideal for Halloween parties or themed events.
  • Using fresh strawberry juice enhances the natural strawberry flavor in the cake batter.
  • Ensure the chocolate is fully set in the strawberry mouths before piping teeth to prevent smudging.
  • You can prepare the monster strawberries in advance and keep them frozen until ready to assemble.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 108 kcal
  • Sugar: 11 g
  • Sodium: 161 mg
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 27 mg

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