For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting. If mascarpone cheese is unavailable, cream cheese can be substituted, but the flavor will be slightly different. For a more detailed owl design, consider using edible markers to draw feathers.
Owl Cupcakes
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME12 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 2 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS15
These adorable Owl Cupcakes are a delightful treat, perfect for birthday parties, bake sales, or Halloween festivities. With simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, these cupcakes are sure to be a hoot!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate46 g
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Cholesterol47 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium291 mg
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Sugar29 g
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners. (5 minutes)
02
StepCombine 2 cups sugar, flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. (2 minutes)
03
StepWhisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add flour mixture; mix until well-combined. Pour in hot water; stir until batter is smooth. Divide batter evenly among muffin tins. (8 minutes)
04
StepBake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 12 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
05
StepWhip 3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon heavy cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in 1 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, 7 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup sugar gently to make frosting. (10 minutes)
06
StepSpread 1 tablespoon frosting over each cooled cupcake. (5 minutes)
07
StepTwist chocolate sandwich cookies open, leaving all cream filling on 1 side. Place 2 cookies, cream filling-side up, on each cupcake to make owl eyes. Place a brown milk chocolate piece on each cookie to create pupils. Insert an orange or yellow milk chocolate piece in the center to make a beak. (15 minutes)
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Cesar Steuber
Jun 24, 2025The frosting is amazing! So creamy and the perfect amount of chocolate.
Caterina Schaden
Jun 9, 2025These were a huge hit at my son's birthday party! Everyone loved how cute and delicious they were.
Serenity Lehner
Jun 3, 2025I substituted cream cheese for the mascarpone, and they still turned out great. A definite crowd-pleaser!
Kurtis Batzdietrich
May 22, 2025Easy to follow recipe, even for a beginner baker like me. The owl design is so simple but effective!