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A delicious plate of The Best Football Themed Cupcake for the Super Bowl

The Best Football Themed Cupcake for the Super Bowl

These delightful football-themed cupcakes are perfect for celebrating the Super Bowl with friends and family!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 522
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix prepared according to package instructions
  • 450 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 240 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 15 ml vanilla extract
  • 56 g unsalted butter softened
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 15 ml heavy whipping cream plus more if icing is too thick
  • 5 ml vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Pastry Bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  2. Prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Fill cupcake liners with batter. Bake as directed.
  3. Let cool. Meanwhile, make the ganache by heating cream in a saucepan and pouring over chocolate chips.
  4. Stir until smooth, then let sit until thick.
  5. Make the buttercream by beating butter, sugar, cream, and vanilla until creamy.
  6. Pipe ganache in a zig-zag pattern on cooled cupcakes and decorate with buttercream.
  7. Serve immediately or store covered at room temperature for up to 24 hours.

Notes

These cupcakes can be decorated to suit any theme and are best enjoyed fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.