Groundhog Day Cupcakes

Celebrate February 2nd in the sweetest way possible with these adorable Groundhog Day Cupcakes! Perfect for themed gatherings or adding a lighthearted touch to winter festivities, these chocolate cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat. Featuring a moist and rich cocoa base topped with chocolate frosting, graham cracker "soil," and an edible groundhog crafted from marshmallows and candy, these whimsical treats are sure to delight kids and adults alike. The recipe is straightforward yet creative, making it an excellent choice for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're peeking for shadows or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these Groundhog Day Cupcakes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:22 mins

Total Time:42 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup boiling water
• 1 cup chocolate frosting
• 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 0.25 cup chocolate sprinkles
• 24 pieces candy eyes
• 12 pieces mini marshmallows
• 12 pieces chocolate wafer cookies

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 7

Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with chocolate frosting using a spatula or piping bag.

Step 9

Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs around the edges of each cupcake to resemble soil.

Step 10

Place a chocolate wafer cookie standing upright in the center of each cupcake. This will act as the 'groundhog burrow.'

Step 11

Use the chocolate sprinkles to create a groundhog face on each marshmallow—attach candy eyes and use small dots of frosting for a nose and mouth.

Step 12

Position the decorated marshmallow 'groundhog' in front of the wafer cookie on each cupcake.

Step 13

Repeat for all cupcakes, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2019.5 grams (2019.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7144

Total Fat 235.60g	302%
Saturated Fat 73.00g	365%
Polyunsaturated Fat 40.30g
Cholesterol 394mg	131%
Sodium 5273mg	229%
Total Carbohydrate 1272.30g	463%
Dietary Fiber 63.70g	228%
Total Sugars 827.20g
Protein 80.00g	160%

Vitamin D 163IU	813%
Calcium 621mg	48%
Iron 52mg	290%
Potassium 3682mg	78%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.2%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 67.6%