Here is my 3 fun turkey cupcakes recipes that are perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings and are easy to make with simple ingredients.
A. Turkey Cupcake
Ingredients for the Cupcake Base:
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (65 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (78 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%, at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Bake: Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Frost and Decorate: Cover each cupcake with chocolate frosting. Use a mini Reese’s cup for the turkey’s head, candy corn for tail feathers, and add candy eyes and a beak using frosting and candies.
B. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
If you’re looking for something more traditional but still festive, pumpkin spice cupcakes are a great choice.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into cupcake liners and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Frosting: Top with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for added flavor.
C. Caramel Apple Cupcakes
These cupcakes combine classic fall flavors of caramel and apple.
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup applesauce
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cake mix with applesauce, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Bake: Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Frosting: Once cooled, top with caramel frosting and drizzle caramel sauce on top for an extra sweet finish.
These recipes not only celebrate the flavors of Thanksgiving but also bring a fun twist to your dessert table! Enjoy your baking!
