Save Adorable chocolate cupcakes decorated as hedgehogs, perfect for childrens parties or whimsical gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cupcakes: 1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour, 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk, 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup (120 ml) boiling water
- Chocolate Frosting: 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter softened, 1 1/2 cups (190 g) powdered sugar, 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 3 tbsp (30 45 ml) milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Decoration: 1 cup (150 g) chocolate sprinkles, 24 chocolate chips (for noses), 24 candy eyes (store bought or homemade with icing), 12 cupcake liners
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3:
- Add milk, oil, egg, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually pour in boiling water, mixing gently until the batter is smooth (it will be thin).
- Step 5:
- Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 18 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 7:
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually, mixing well.
- Step 8:
- Add milk and vanilla, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Step 9:
- To decorate, frost each cupcake generously.
- Step 10:
- Dip the frosted cupcakes into chocolate sprinkles, covering the top and sides to resemble hedgehog spikes.
- Step 11:
- Place a chocolate chip at one end of each cupcake for the nose.
- Step 12:
- Attach two candy eyes above the nose.
- Step 13:
- Arrange cupcakes on a tiered stand to form a tower.
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Save Recipe FAQ
- → How do I make the chocolate cupcakes moist?
Using boiling water in the batter thins it and helps develop a moist, tender crumb.
- → What creates the hedgehog spines effect?
Chocolate sprinkles are pressed onto frosted cupcakes to resemble spiky hedgehog quills.
- → Can I substitute ingredients for dietary needs?
Yes, you can use plant-based milk or egg alternatives to suit vegetarian or allergen-sensitive diets.
- → How long should cupcakes cool before decorating?
Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled to room temperature before frosting to prevent melting.
- → What tools are essential for decorating this tower?
A spatula for frosting, and a muffin pan for baking are key; tiered stands help arrange the finished cupcakes.