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"RETRO" SNACKS…COOK-OUT CUPCAKES

These “retro” snacks are fun to make and bring a smile to everyone’s face.We call them cook-out cupcakes.
Course Cakes/Cupcakes, Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Cook-out Cupcakes, Ctabby Patties, Cupcakes for Kids
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 221kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • water
  • 2 lb confectioner sugar
  • 1/3 cup Crisco shortening
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water

Instructions

  • To prepare the “BUNS”…Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the inside cups of muffin pans with no stick cooking spray. (about 32) Mix a (15.25oz) box of yellow cake mix as directed on box. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons of batter into each cup and bake about 8-10 min or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center. Remove to a cooling rack.
  • To prepare the “Burgers”… Mix a (15.25oz) box of chocolate cake mix as directed on box. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mix into muffin pans, sprayed with no stick cooking spray. (about 64) Bake 6-8 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. Remove to a cooling rack.
  • To make the frosting,place the confectioner sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the shortening and 1/4 cup water. Slowly beat together on the lowest speed of mixer. Add additional water a tablespoon or 2 at a time and increase speed on the mixer. Beat until smooth.
  • Divide icing into separate small bowls. Using a toothpick or end of a plastic butter knife,add the coloring paste to each bowl. If icing is too thick,add drops of water and stir to desired consistency;if too thin,add small amounts of confectioner sugar.
  • Divide into 3 bowls, add coloring paste to each (yellow for mustard, green for lettuce, and red for ketchup)
  • Cut the yellow cupcakes in half horizontally and spread some green icing on bottom half, place chocolate cupcake on top, spread some red and yellow icing on top of this and then top with remaining cupcake top. It looks great when the red and yellow are dripping over the side.
  • Place each cupcake on a paper cupcake liner, add a little green icing on the top and add a party toothpick to each.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
  • You can use your favorite icing if you prefer, but make sure it is one that is a decorating type of recipe.
  • Do not use cupcake liner papers for these. They won’t have the appearance of a burger and the cake will stick.
  • Spray the muffin tins well with no stick cooking spray.
These are best if served the day they are assembled, but sometimes we have to do them in advance.
Make 1 day in advance and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days if you use a frosting with dairy products. My icing does not have to be refrigerated.
You can also make the cupcakes, store in an airtight container and freeze for 2 months.  Assemble and decorate when you are ready.