CRAZY CRITTER CUPCAKES

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Get creative with Betty Crocker® frosting and decorating gel! Surprise your guests with these delicious chocolate cupcakes - perfect dessert that's made using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 tub (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate ready-to-spread frosting
Assorted candies and cookies, if desired
1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
Beat all ingredients except frosting, candies, cookies and decorating gel in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Fill cups 1/2 full.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Spread with frosting. Decorate with candies to look like butterflies and ladybugs .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 120 mg