These easy football cupcakes are a fun game day dessert made with chocolate cake mix, frosting, and simple candy decorations. They are quick to assemble and perfect for parties, tailgates, or a football-themed celebration.
Equipment
Oven
muffin tin
cupcake liners
Mixing bowl
Spatula
decorating icing bags
Ingredients
1boxchocolate cake mix(plus ingredients listed on the box, usually eggs, oil, and water)
Preheat the oven and prepare the cake batter according to the package directions.
Line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each cup about two-thirds full with batter.
Bake according to the cake mix directions until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
Spread or pipe chocolate frosting onto each cupcake.
Sprinkle the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies over the frosting to create a dirt or turf-like texture.
Place one mini peanut butter cup in the center of each cupcake to resemble a football.
Use white decorating icing to pipe a few short laces on top of each peanut butter cup.
Add green decorating icing or green sprinkles around the edges if you want a football field look, then serve.
Notes
For cleaner decorating, make sure the cupcakes are fully cooled before adding frosting and toppings. If desired, use store-bought cupcakes instead of baking from scratch to save time.