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Graduation cupcakes: 24 perfect treats for a proud day


  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These cupcakes feature chocolate caps and candy tassels. They celebrate your graduation. Make them for your party.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups flour
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 24 chocolate squares
  • 24 mini peanut butter cups
  • 1 roll sour candy strips
  • 24 small chocolate candies
  • 0.5 cup frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
  2. Line a cupcake pan with liners
  3. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
  4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla
  5. Beat the mixture for two minutes
  6. Stir in the boiling water
  7. Pour the batter into the liners
  8. Bake for 22 minutes
  9. Cool the cupcakes
  10. Attach a chocolate square to a peanut butter cup with frosting
  11. Place a candy strip on top for a tassel
  12. Set the cap on your cupcake

Notes

  • Use dark chocolate
  • Match the tassel color to your school
  • Store in a sealed container
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280

Keywords: graduation cupcakes, chocolate caps, party dessert