Ultimate Tailgate Football Poke Cupcakes
Celebrate game day with these delightful and festive Ultimate Tailgate Football Poke Cupcakes! Bursting with flavor and creativity, these cupcakes feature a fun poke technique that infuses the cake with vibrant gelatin colors, making them both eye-catching and delicious. Frosted with whipped topping in your favorite team colors and decorated to resemble a football field, these treats are perfect for any tailgate party or football gathering. Whether you're cheering on your favorite team or hosting a game day bash, these cupcakes will surely impress fans of all ages. Get ready to score big with this exciting dessert!
24
Servings
117
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Boiling water
1 cup (Used for dissolving the gelatin)
Gelatin (any flavor, lemon recommended)
4 (3-ounce) boxes (Dissolved in boiling water)
Whipped topping
1 (8-ounce) container (Thawed)
White cake mix
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package (Prepared according to package instructions)
Water
1 1/4 cups (For cake batter)
Oil
1/3 cup (For cake batter)
Egg whites
4 (Used for cake batter)
Food coloring
To preference (Used to tint whipped topping)
Decorator white icing
As needed (For decoration)
Fruit leather
As needed (Cut into triangles for pennants)
Pretzel sticks
As needed (To hold pennants)
Chocolate-covered almonds (or chocolate footballs)
As needed (For decoration)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 24-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2
Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions, using egg whites for a lighter texture. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter.
3
Bake the cupcakes for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
Using a large fork, pierce each cooled cupcake at 1/2-inch intervals, making sure to poke deep enough to let the gelatin soak in.
5
In a medium bowl, combine the boiling water with the gelatin powder, stirring for at least two minutes until fully dissolved.
6
Carefully drizzle the dissolved gelatin over each pierced cupcake, ensuring they soak up the colorful liquid. Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 3 hours, allowing the gelatin to set.
7
Once the gelatin has set, tint the thawed whipped topping with your chosen food coloring until you achieve your desired shade. Frost the tops of the cupcakes generously with the colored whipped topping.
8
Use white decorator gel to draw a 50-yard line on the cupcakes, if desired. Create cute pennants by wrapping a triangle of fruit leather around a pretzel stick and placing it into the cupcake.
9
Finish off by adorning each cupcake with chocolate-covered almonds or other chocolate footballs to complete your festive football field.
10
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
4.2g
Fat
16.7g
Carbs
1.3g
Protein
8.3g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ultimate Tailgate Football Poke Cupcakes?
They are festive game day cupcakes that use a poke technique to infuse gelatin into the cake, decorated with a football field theme using whipped topping and chocolate footballs.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 24 cupcakes.
What temperature should the oven be set to for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (180°C).
What type of cake mix is recommended for these cupcakes?
A 18.25 ounce package of white cake mix is used for this recipe.
Why are egg whites used in the batter instead of whole eggs?
Egg whites are used to give the cupcakes a lighter texture.
How long do the cupcakes need to bake?
The cupcakes should bake for 18 to 22 minutes.
How do I check if the cupcakes are done?
They are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
How long should the cupcakes cool in the pan?
Allow them to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
What tool is used to poke holes in the cupcakes?
A large fork is used to pierce each cooled cupcake at 1/2-inch intervals.
How deep should the holes be poked?
The cupcakes should be poked deep enough to allow the gelatin to soak into the cake.
How much boiling water is needed for the gelatin mixture?
You will need 1 cup of boiling water.
Which gelatin flavor is suggested for this recipe?
Lemon flavor is recommended, though any flavor can be used.
How many boxes of gelatin are required?
The recipe requires four 3-ounce boxes of gelatin.
How long should I stir the gelatin and water mixture?
Stir for at least two minutes until the powder is fully dissolved.
How is the gelatin applied to the cupcakes?
The dissolved gelatin is carefully drizzled over the pierced cupcakes so they soak up the liquid.
How long must the cupcakes chill in the refrigerator?
They should be refrigerated for at least 3 hours to let the gelatin set.
What kind of frosting is used for these cupcakes?
A thawed 8-ounce container of whipped topping is used as frosting.
How can I customize the frosting for my favorite team?
You can tint the whipped topping with food coloring to achieve your desired team colors.
How do I create the 50-yard line on the cupcakes?
Use white decorator gel or white icing to draw the line across the top.
How are the decorative pennants made?
Wrap a triangle of fruit leather around a pretzel stick and place it into the cupcake.
What is used to represent the football on top?
Chocolate-covered almonds or small chocolate footballs are used for the finishing touch.
How should these cupcakes be stored?
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
How many calories are in one cupcake?
Each cupcake contains approximately 117 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cupcake has 4.2g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cupcake?
There are 16.7g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content per cupcake?
Each cupcake provides 1.3g of protein.
How much sugar is in one cupcake?
There are 8.3g of sugar per cupcake.
Does this recipe include dietary fiber?
According to the nutrition facts, there is no fiber in this recipe.
What size is the cake mix package?
The recipe calls for one 18 1/4 ounce package of white cake mix.
Can I use different types of food coloring?
Yes, you can use any food coloring to tint the whipped topping to your preference.