Pigs in the Mud
Quick and easy mini pig cupcakes are perfect for any barnyard themed party!
Servings 24 Pigs
Calories 117kcal
Ingredients
Pig Cupcakes
- 12 oz white cake mix
- 2/3 cup milk room temperature
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp raspberry extract (optional)
- Pink food gel
Chocolate "Mud"
- 4 oz chocolate chopped
- Splash of milk or cream
Instructions
Pig Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray the silicone pig mold with baking spray. Set aside.
- Place the cake mix, milk, egg, oil, raspberry extract, and food gel in a bowl. Beat until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Use a small cookie scoop, tablespoon, or a piping bag to fill the pigs about 1/2 - 3/4 of the way full. Place the silicone tray on a baking tray and bake for 12- 15 minutes, or until they spring back when poked.
- Cool on the tray for 5- 10 minutes before gently removing them and transferring to a cooling rack.
Chocolate "Mud"
- Combine the chocolate and a splash of milk or cream in a heat proof bowl. Heat gently over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring constantly.
- Once the chocolate is smooth and melted, take a pig one at a time and dip their bottoms in the chocolate. Gently spoon or brush the chocolate up to the sides of the pigs.
- Place on a wax paper lined tray and chill for 15 minutes for the chocolate to set.
Notes
- I only made one tray (12) of the pigs. With the remaining batter I baked a two layer 4 inch cake (25- 30 minutes). There should be enough batter for 24 pigs.
- It helps for the pigs to be chilled when you dip them in the chocolate.