Grinch Cupcakes
Delightful chocolate cupcakes with a festive green twist inspired by Dr. Seuss's Grinch, perfect for holiday celebrations that bring smiles to all.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- as needed green food coloring Adjust based on desired color
Frosting and Decoration
- 1 can white frosting
- as needed red candy hearts or M&M's For decoration
- as needed chocolate chips or small marshmallows For Grinch faces
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl. Mix until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Add green food coloring to the batter, mixing until you achieve your desired green hue.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the green batter.
Baking
- Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- Once baked, let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Frosting and Decorating
- After cooling, stir green food coloring into the white frosting to achieve a striking color.
- Frost the tops of the cupcakes generously with the green frosting.
- Decorate each cupcake with red candy hearts or M&M's for smiles, and chocolate chips or marshmallows for eyes.
Serving
- Serve the Grinch Cupcakes and enjoy the smiles they bring to everyone.
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Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or refrigerate for longer storage. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving. You can also freeze decorated cupcakes with wax paper between layers for extended freshness.