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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Spray or line a standard muffin tin.
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In a large mixing bowl filled with the cake mix,
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whisk in the pudding mix
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Add in the water, sour cream and eggs.
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Using a hand or stand mixer, mix on medium until well incorporated.
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Fold in ¾ cup of the Cocoa Pebbles.
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Add batter into the muffin tin until each is about 2/3 full
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Sprinkle a bit of the Cocoa Pebbles on top.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
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In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer,cream the butter, and beat until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Slowly mix in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, while adding in a tablespoon
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of the cream and cocoa powder in between each cup
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Continue to mix for 1 minute or until creamy.
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Fill your prepared piping bag with frosting
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Frost your cupcakes
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Top with a bit of the crushed Cocoa Pebbles
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Eggs for Perfect Texture 🥚Bring egg whites to room temperature before mixing to ensure they incorporate smoothly into the batter, creating a lighter, fluffier crumb that pairs perfectly with the dense chocolate cake mix.
- Sour Cream Secret for Moisture 🥄Replace a portion of water with sour cream in the cake batter to add richness and keep cupcakes incredibly moist for days, while enhancing the chocolate flavor complexity.
- Chill Frosting Components Before Whipping 🧊Refrigerate heavy whipping cream and salted butter for 30 minutes before whipping to achieve stiff peaks faster and create a frosting that holds its shape beautifully without melting.
- Toast Cocoa Pebbles for Enhanced Crunch 🍫Lightly toast the Cocoa Pebbles in a 325°F oven for 3-4 minutes before topping to intensify their crispness and chocolate flavor, preventing them from absorbing moisture from the frosting.
- Fold Pudding Mix Strategically 🎂Mix chocolate pudding powder directly into your frosting along with cocoa powder for extra depth and richness, but add it last and fold gently to maintain the airy whipped texture.
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