Easy Monster Truck Cupcakes
Ready for some Monster Truck Madness? These Monster Truck Cupcakes are delicious and easy, they're the best addition to a monster truck-themed party.
Equipment
- - Toy monster trucks (cleaned and food-safe)
- bowls
- Mixer or Whisk
- Spatula
- Cupcake baking tray
- cupcake liners
- Large open star piping tip
- Piping bag
- Measuring cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
- - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- - 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- - 1 tsp salt
- - 2 large eggs
- - 3/4 cup buttermilk
- - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- - 3/4 cup hot water
Chocolate Frosting:
- - 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- - 3 cups powdered sugar
- - 1/3 cup milk more as needed
- - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Decorations
- crushed chocolate Oreo cookies
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Cupcakes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Either make a box of chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions or follow the steps below.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the hot water while continuing to mix. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Frosting
- Use two cans of chocolate frosting or follow these instructions to make your own!
- In a mixing bowl, sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Add the sifted cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter.
- Start mixing on low speed to avoid a cloud of powdered sugar, then increase the speed to high and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more milk; if it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Step 3: Decorate the Monster Truck Cupcakes
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag with an open star tip to frost each cupcake with a generous swirl of chocolate frosting.
- Sprinkle crushed chocolate Oreo cookies on top of each cupcake to create a dirt-like texture.
- Finally, place a clean toy monster truck on top of each cupcake. Make sure the toy is secure and doesn't tip over. **This is only safe for children who are old enough to remove the toy before eating the dessert.** You can also add a racing flag-themed tooth pick as decoration.
- Your Monster Truck Cupcakes are ready to impress! Serve them at a monster truck birthday party for a delicious dose of excitement.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal