DIRT AND WORMS CUPCAKES

Dirt and Worms Cupcakes image

Offer kids just what they like to dig into-sweet cake, dirt and worms!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
Chopped pecans, if desired
Assorted candy decorations, if desired
24 gummy worms candy

Steps:

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.
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.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Spread frosting on cupcakes. Sprinkle with pecans and candy decorations. Add gummy worms, gently pushing one end into cupcake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 2 g