Mouse Invasion Cupcakes

The name ‘Mouse Invasion Cupcakes’ comes from the chocolate chips on top that resemble mouse droppings, adding a playful twist to these delicious treats.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Mouse Invasion Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Boiling water
• 0.5 cup Cream cheese
• 0.25 cup Butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
• 24 pieces Black licorice laces
• 12 pieces Candy eyes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
11. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of each cupcake to resemble mouse droppings.
12. Cut the black licorice laces into small pieces and insert them into the cupcakes as tails.
13. Place two candy eyes on each cupcake.
14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.