💥🦖 Dino-Mite Cupcakes Recipe | Chocolate Dinosaur Cupcakes! 🦖💥

Get ready for a prehistoric treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! These Dino-Mite Cupcakes are rich, chocolatey, and topped with grassy green coconut and mini dinosaur toppers for the ultimate Jurassic adventure. 🌿🦕✨

Perfect for dinosaur-themed birthdays, parties, or just for fun, these cupcakes bring a playful twist to classic chocolate cakes. Whether you’re making them for kids or dino-loving adults, they’re guaranteed to be a roaring success! 🦖💚

🦕🍫 Ingredients for Dino-Mite Cupcakes

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

🍫 1 cup all-purpose flour
🍫 ½ cup cocoa powder
🍚 ¾ cup sugar
🥄 1 tsp baking powder
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🥚 1 egg
🥛 ½ cup milk
🛢 ⅓ cup vegetable oil
💦 ½ cup hot water (for extra moisture!)
🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Dino Grass Topping:

🥥 1 cup desiccated coconut
🌿 A few drops of green food colouring
💦 1 tsp water

For the Chocolate Frosting:

🍫 1 cup icing sugar
🧈 ½ cup butter, softened
🥄 ¼ cup cocoa powder
🥛 2 tbsp milk (or more for desired consistency)
🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decoration:

🦖 Mini dinosaur toppers
🌱 Chocolate shavings or crushed cookies (to look like dirt!)

👩‍🍳✨ How to Make Dino-Mite Cupcakes Recipe

🦖 Step 1: Prepare the Cupcakes

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tray with cases. 🧁
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 🍫🥄
3️⃣ Add in egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth. 🌿🥛
4️⃣ Slowly pour in hot water, stirring continuously until well combined. (The batter will be thin, but that’s what makes them moist!) 💦
5️⃣ Fill cupcake liners halfway and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 🔥
6️⃣ Let cool completely before adding the frosting. ❄️

🌿 Step 2: Make the Green Coconut Grass

1️⃣ In a small bowl, mix desiccated coconut, water, and green food colouring until evenly coated. 🌿🥥
2️⃣ Spread on a plate and let dry while preparing the frosting.

🍫 Step 3: Make the Chocolate Frosting

1️⃣ In a bowl, beat butter and icing sugar until smooth and fluffy. 🧈
2️⃣ Add cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until creamy. 🍫
3️⃣ Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

🦕 Step 4: Decorate & Go Prehistoric!

1️⃣ Sprinkle green coconut on top of each cupcake to create a grassy effect. 🌿
2️⃣ Add mini dinosaur toppers and sprinkle crushed cookies or chocolate shavings for a dirt-like finish! 🦖🍪
3️⃣ Enjoy your prehistoric masterpiece! 🎉

💛 Why You’ll Love Dino-Mite Cupcakes Recipe

✔ Rich & Chocolatey – A deep cocoa flavour in every bite! 🍫
✔ Dinosaur-Themed Fun – Perfect for kids’ parties or dino lovers! 🦖✨
✔ Moist & Fluffy – The perfect texture with a fudgy bite. 🧁
✔ Easy & Customisable – Adjust toppings to fit any party theme! 🌿

🦕 Fun Variations & Toppings

✨ Jurassic Volcano Cupcakes: Add red & orange icing drizzles to mimic lava! 🌋
✨ Dino Egg Surprise: Place a mini chocolate egg inside the batter before baking! 🥚🍫
✨ Rocky Road Version: Mix in chopped nuts & marshmallows for extra texture! 🌰
✨ Cookie Crumble Dirt: Top with crushed Oreos for an extra crunchy topping! 🍪

🥶 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

🧊 Fridge Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
❄️ Freezing Option: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months, then thaw & decorate fresh!
🔥 Reheating Tip: Let cupcakes sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.

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