Back-to-School Lunch Box Hamburger Cupcakes
Fun and creative hamburger-styled cupcakes that are perfect for school lunches. A delicious combination of yellow cake, brownie "patties," and strawberry "tomatoes."
Equipment
- Silicone cupcake pan
- 9x13 Baking Pan
- Round cookie cutter
Ingredients
Cupcake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 box brownie mix
Decorations
- 16 oz vanilla frosting
- 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced into rounds
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- gel food coloring green, red, and yellow
- light corn syrup
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray silicone cupcake pans with nonstick spray.
- Prepare yellow cake mix per box directions. Fill 12 jumbo cups. Bake, cool, then remove.
- Prepare brownie mix per box directions. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake and let cool completely. Cut into circles using a 2.5-inch cutter.
- Divide frosting into two bowls. Tint one red for "ketchup" and one yellow for "mustard."
- Place shredded coconut in a bag, add green food coloring, and shake to create "lettuce."
- Slice each cupcake in half horizontally.
- Assemble: Pipe yellow frosting on bottom half, add strawberry slices and a thin layer of white frosting.
- Place brownie patty on top. Pipe red frosting around edge, top with green coconut.
- Add top cupcake half. Brush with corn syrup mixed with water, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 209 | Total Carbs: 42g | Net Carbs: 40g | Fats: 4g | Protein: 2g
Serve within 2 hours for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
