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Close-up of beautifully decorated turkey-themed cupcakes with candy corn and mini chocolate chips.

Easy Turkey Cupcakes Recipe

Celebrate the holidays with adorable turkey-themed cupcakes made from chocolate cake and fun toppings. Perfect for festive gatherings and kids' parties!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Mix
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can chocolate frosting
  • Candy corn candy corn for feathers
  • Mini chocolate chips mini chocolate chips for eyes
  • Peanut butter cups peanut butter cups for turkey's head
  • Red icing or gel red icing or gel for wattle

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan.
  2. Mix cake mix, eggs, water, and oil until smooth; fill liners 2/3 full.
  3. Bake 18-20 minutes; cool completely.
  4. Frost cupcakes, then add peanut butter cup, candy corn, chocolate chips, and red icing to create turkey.

Notes

Use colorful candy corn for a vibrant turkey fan and add extra frosting for more detailed decorations.