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Groundhog Day Cupcakes with chocolate frosting
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Groundhog Day Cupcakes

As we are nearing the quirky tradition of groundhog day, why not add a delicious twist to the celebrations. These Groundhog Day Cupcakes are sweet, chocolatey treats topped with edible groundhogs. A fun dessert that the kids will absolutely love!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes, dessert, groundhog day
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 524kcal
Author: Chandice
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Groundhog Day Cupcakes

  • 16-21 ounces gluten free chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup Dr Pepper or other soda
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Chocolate Soda Frosting

  • 1/3 cup Dr. Pepper or other soda
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1.5 pounds powdered sugar

Edible Groundhogs

  • 12 large Tootsie rolls
  • white and black frosting
  • black candy balls
  • white and brown sprinkles

Instructions

For the cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Mix cake mix, eggs, 1 cup soda and 1/2 C melted butter together
  • Pour into 12 paper lined cupcake tins
    Groundhog Day Cupcakes batter going into a cupcake pan
  • Bake at 350 degree for 12-15 min
  • Allow to cool then using a little circle cutter, remove middle of the cupcake but not all the way to the bottom
    Groundhog Day Cupcakes being hollowed out
  • Fill hole with white or brown sprinkles or marshmallows (white for 6 more weeks of winter, brown for spring is coming)
    Groundhog Day Cupcakes filled with marshmallows
  • Frost with soda frosting below
    Groundhog Day Cupcakes with chocolate frosting

For the frosting

  • Bring 1/3 cup soda, 1/2 cup butter, 6 tablespoons cocoa to a boil
  • Pour the hot mixture over the powdered sugar and mix well
  • Add Dr Pepper or soda to thin frosting as needed
  • Frost cooled cupcakes
  • Add an edible groundhog to the top of the cupcake

Edible Groundhogs

  • Tear off two small pieces of tootsie roll and then shape into "ears" and add to the top of the full tootsie roll
  • Use white and black frosting to make the groundhog's eyes and white to make teeth
  • Add black candy ball for nose

Notes

Pro tip: Set your fun cupcakes on a wire rack for faster cooling!
Top tip: Use a piping bag to frost the cupcakes perfectly!

Can you make them dairy-free?

Yes you can make these cupcakes dairy free! Swap classic cake mix for gluten-free cake mix, butter for vegan-butter, and cream cheese for vegan cream cheese!

Can I use different sodas to make these?

Yes you can use root beer, sprite, coke, etc. in these soda cakes! Follow the same directions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg