Football cupcakes with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® cocoa, filled with LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche, topped with white icing.
Cupcakes

Dulce de Leche-Filled Football Cupcakes

Official LA LECHERA®
Dulce de Leche-Filled Football Cupcakes
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
30 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
48 mini cupcakes

Who’s ready for some football? Your guests will delight in these football cupcakes that not only look cute but are tasty to boot.

Dulce de Leche-Filled Football Cupcakes from Official LA LECHERA® are a game-changer for your game day celebrations. These fun and whimsical treats are not only delightful to look at but also deliciously satisfying. Imagine biting into a moist cupcake with frosting made with rich NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa, with a surprise center of gooey NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche, adding a sweet burst of flavor in every bite.

Perfect for occasions like Game Day and Birthdays, these cupcakes are Kid Friendly, making them a versatile option for any gathering. The simple addition of white decorator icing and optional green frosting helps transform these cupcakes into cute footballs, making them an eye-catching centerpiece.

Crafted with ease, these Easy Recipes call for basic baking skills, ensuring even novice bakers can achieve perfect results in just 30 minutes or less. Official LA LECHERA® has ensured that these cupcakes are as simple to make as they are scrumptious to eat. With NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk contributing to their rich texture, these treats are bound to be a hit.

For an unforgettable finish to your game day menu, indulge in the delightful and festive Dulce de Leche-Filled Football Cupcakes.

Ingredients

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Key Ingredients

A can of Dulce de Leche featuring the La Lechera logo and a square slice of flan drizzled with caramel.

Dulce de Leche 13.4 oz Can

(13.4 oz. Can)

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 48 mini muffin cups with paper or foil liners.

Step 2

Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, using water, oil and eggs. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in cupcake comes out clean. Cool completely. Meanwhile prepare frosting.

Step 4

Sift together powdered sugar and cocoa. Beat butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk. Beat in vanilla extract; beat until light and fluffy, adding more powdered sugar or evaporated milk as needed.

Step 5

With sharp knife, remove small portion from top of cupcake. Place some dulce de leche into heavy-duty plastic bag; snip tiny corner from bag and pipe about ½ teaspoon dulce de leche into each cupcake. Place cake pieces that were removed over top of dulce de leche if desired.

Step 6

Frost tops of cupcakes in an oval/football shape. With white icing, draw laces onto football. If desired, pipe green frosting around football to look like grass.

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