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Easy Football Cupcakes: Score Big with Fun Game Day Treats

Score Big with Easy Football Cupcakes

Score Big with Easy Football Cupcakes that are perfect for game day celebrations!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups green frosting
  • ½ cup white frosting
  • 12 chocolate candies (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
  4. Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Use the green frosting to cover the top of each cupcake and create a football field look.
  9. Decorate with white frosting to create the football lines and place chocolate candies as players.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • You can substitute frosting colors to match your favorite team!

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