Whoo's Hungry? Owl cupcakes are adorable treats that add a touch of whimsy to any dessert table. They are decorated with cute owl-themed designs, including large round eyes and a beak made from fondant or icing. These cupcakes are not only delicious but also so cute.

Why You'll Love It

• Easy to make - even beginners can have fun creating these!
• Perfect for themed parties - kids especially love them!
• Customizable - change up the colors and decorations to make your own unique owls!
• Delicious - underneath the cute exterior is a yummy cupcake that everyone will enjoy!

Ingredients

• Devil’s food cake mix
• Instant chocolate pudding mix
• Eggs
• Salted butter, melted
• Chocolate milk
• Dark chocolate frosting
• Double Stuf OREO cookies
• Junior Mint Candies
• Harvest corn candies

How to Make Adorable Owl Cupcakes

Make the Batter: Mix the cake mix and pudding mix in a big bowl. Use a hand or stand mixer to beat in the 3 eggs, melted butter, and chocolate milk until it's smooth. Scoop the batter into each cupcake liner until they're about ⅔ full.

Bake: Bake the cupcakes for 19-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool completely before decorating, which should take about 1 hour.

Decorate: After the cupcakes have cooled down, follow these steps to decorate them, one by one. Put a layer of the dark chocolate frosting on top of the cupcake. Pull 2 Oreos in half, separating the ones with creme from the ones without. Use the ones with creme as the eyes, and place them together in the middle of the cupcake.

Take one of the halves without creme and cut it in half. Now, use these halves as eyebrows or horns. Put each cut half above the eyes to make a "V" shape, with the cut side facing down. Press them firmly into the frosting. If you accidentally break one, no need to worry! You have another plain half ready to use as a backup.

Put a small amount of chocolate frosting on the back of two Junior Mints and place them on the creme of the "eyes" as pupils. Push one harvest corn candy, with the tip pointing down, into the frosting below the eyes to create the beak. Repeat this for all cupcakes.

Store the Owl Cupcakes

Storing: Once you have finished decorating your owl cupcakes, they should be stored in an airtight container to preserve freshness. If you plan on eating them within the next 1-2 days, storing at room temperature is fine. However, for longer preservation, up to a week, consider storing them in the refrigerator.

Tips and Tricks for Owl Cupcakes

1. Perfect Frosting: To achieve a smooth and even frosting layer, use an offset spatula or a butter knife. You can also chill the cupcakes for about 15 minutes before applying the frosting to make it easier.
2. Oreo Placement: When placing the Oreos for eyes, gently press them into the frosting. This ensures they stay in place and creates a more defined owl face.
3. Reserve Extra Oreos: Always keep extra Oreo halves on hand. This is a smart way to be prepared for any accidental breaks or mishaps.
4. Remember, these are your creations! Don't be afraid to experiment with different expressions or features for your owl cupcakes. This could mean altering the angle of the eyebrows, the placement of the beak, or even adding additional elements like wings.
5. Consider opting for solid colored cupcake liners that complement the colors of your owl cupcakes. This can add an extra pop of color and make your creations even more visually appealing.

Variations

When it comes to the design of your owl cupcakes, the sky's the limit. Here are a few ideas for variations:

Colorful Owls: Ditch the traditional colors and go vibrant! You can use food coloring to create different colored frostings for an assortment of bright and fun owl cupcakes.

Different Cookies: Instead of Oreos, experiment with other cookies for the eyes and beak. For instance, chocolate chip cookies can lend an entirely different aesthetic to your owl cupcakes.

Seasonal Owl Cupcakes: Consider embracing the season in your designs. Halloween owl cupcakes might feature spooky eyes and a pumpkin candy for the beak, while Christmas owls could use red and green icing and a candy cane-shaped beak.

Owl Cupcake Toppers: For an easy variation, make or purchase owl-themed cupcake toppers. This is an excellent option for those who prefer less hands-on decorating.

Mini Owl Cupcakes: Turn these creations into bite-sized treats by using a mini muffin tin instead of a regular cupcake tin. They're a cute, easy-to-eat alternative that are perfect for parties.

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