Decorated Football Poke Cupcakes
Score a touchdown with these fun and festive Decorated Football Poke Cupcakes, the perfect dessert for game day gatherings or sports-themed parties! These moist chocolate cupcakes are taken to the next level with a rich ganache filling revealed through a hidden center, making every bite a delightful surprise. Topped with vibrantly green, grass-like whipped frosting and detailed with white icing to mimic football laces or field lines, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also irresistibly playful. Easy-to-follow instructions and optional chocolate football candies make these treats customizable and a surefire crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a tailgate or celebrating a win, these football-themed cupcakes are the ultimate game day dessert that'll win over your team!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 0.75 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 0.75 cup hot water
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups whipped frosting (chocolate or vanilla)
- 3 drops green food coloring
- 1 tube white icing (for decorating)
- 12 pieces chocolate candies in the shape of footballs (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly combined.
Add the vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, until smooth.
Slowly pour in the hot water while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cupcakes are cooling, make the chocolate ganache filling by combining chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and creamy. Let cool slightly.
Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar-sized object, poke a hole in the center of each cupcake. Spoon or pipe the ganache into the holes until filled.
To make the frosting, tint the whipped frosting green using green food coloring. Mix well until the color is even.
Frost each cupcake with the green frosting, creating a smooth or grassy texture to resemble a football field.
Use the white icing to pipe football laces or field lines on top of the cupcakes.
If desired, place a chocolate candy football on each cupcake for an extra decorative touch.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 399.2 g | 512% | |
| Saturated Fat | 171.6 g | 858% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 560 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 5131 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1123.2 g | 408% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 73.0 g | 261% | |
| Total Sugars | 828.2 g | ||
| Protein | 87.4 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 880 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 45.3 mg | 252% | |
| Potassium | 4192 mg | 89% | |
*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.
