DIRT AND WORMS CUPCAKES

Dirt and Worms Cupcakes image

Provided by raine justmesugar

Categories Cakes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c water
1/2 c unsweetened baking cocoa
1 2/3 c gold medal® all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening
2 eggs
frosting and decorations
1 container (1 lb) betty crocker® rich & creamy chocolate frosting chopped pecans, if desired assorted candy decorations, if desired 24 gummy worms candy

Steps:

1. # Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cups in 24 regular-size muffin cups. In medium microwavable bowl, heat water on High 1 minute. Stir in cocoa with spoon until smooth. Cool 5 minutes. # 2 With electric mixer, beat in remaining cupcake ingredients on low speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Fill muffin cups half full. # 3 Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. # 4 Spread frosting on cupcakes. Sprinkle with pecans and candy decorations. Add gummy worms, gently pushing one end into cupcake.