1-First Step: In a bowl, combine ¾ cup flour, ⅔ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. This dry mix forms the base of your cupcakes.

2-Second Step: In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth.

3-Third Step: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and fluffy.

4-Fourth Step: Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.

5-Fifth Step: Once cooled, spread a thin layer of 1 cup chocolate frosting on each cupcake. Decorate by placing a mini peanut butter cup as the turkey’s head, attaching 24 small candy eyes, adding halved orange candy for beaks, and red gummy worm pieces for wattles using frosting as glue.

6-Final Step: Arrange 10 pieces of candy corn per cupcake to form the turkey tail. Your festive treats are ready to serve and enjoy!