Pudding Filled Dirt Cupcakes Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
• STEP 2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
• STEP 3.Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
• STEP 4.Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
• STEP 5.Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely.
• STEP 6.Using a cupcake corer or a small knife, remove the center of each cupcake to create a hole for the pudding filling.
• STEP 7.Fill each hole with chocolate pudding.
• STEP 8.Crush the chocolate cookies in a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
• STEP 9.Sprinkle the crushed cookies over the top of each cupcake to resemble dirt.
• STEP 10.Place a gummy worm on top of each cupcake for decoration.
• STEP 11.Serve the pudding filled dirt cupcakes immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before filling them with pudding to prevent the pudding from melting.
• You can use any flavor of pudding you like, such as vanilla or chocolate.
• If you don't have a cupcake corer, you can use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the center of the cupcakes.
• For an extra touch, you can add a gummy worm inside the cupcake along with the pudding filling.

Storage and Serving

• These cupcakes are best served fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To serve, remove the cupcakes from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
• You can also serve these cupcakes chilled straight from the refrigerator for a refreshing treat.