Monkey Cupcakes

June 01, 2013

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Even though I haven't eaten any (real) animals in the last few months, I seem to enjoy making really cute animals (like penguins & pandas) and eating their faces. I saw this pin on Pinterest and decided to make it my Friday night project. Our nephew had his 3rd birthday party on Saturday and I used that as my excuse. I used the same chocolate cupcake recipe I used in the pandas but this time, I filled the centers with buttercream. I've never said this before, but I think I found

Chocolate Cupcakes
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup hot water

Vanilla Buttercream
1.5 sticks salted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the cupcakes Line your cupcake pans with liners and set aside (I made 24 minis & 10 full size). Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda,...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
274

Sodium
211mg
8% DV

Fat
15g
24% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
34g
11% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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