These delightful turkey cupcakes are a fun and festive dessert perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations. Made with moist chocolate or vanilla cupcakes, they are decorated to resemble adorable turkeys, making them a hit with both kids and adults.
This recipe is straightforward and allows for creativity in decorating, making it an enjoyable activity for family gatherings. These cupcakes are sure to be a highlight among your Thanksgiving desserts.
Festive Turkey Cupcakes for Thanksgiving
These turkey cupcakes feature a rich chocolate or vanilla base topped with colorful frosting and candy decorations to create a charming turkey design. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and is perfect for sharing at Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate or vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Brown, yellow, and red food coloring
- Candy corn for feathers
- Chocolate candies (like Whoppers or Reese’s) for the turkey body
- Mini chocolate chips for eyes
- Red icing or gel for the wattle
Instructions
- Bake the Cupcakes: Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in a preheated oven. Allow them to cool completely.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with buttercream frosting.
- Create the Turkey Design: Use candy corn to create feathers on the back of the turkey. Place a chocolate candy in the center for the turkey body.
- Add Eyes and Wattle: Use mini chocolate chips for the eyes and pipe red icing or gel for the wattle.
- Serve: Arrange the turkey cupcakes on a platter and enjoy them as a fun Thanksgiving dessert!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
