Fluttering Cupcakes
Serves: 5
Hal Herzog
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
60
Spice
36
Sweetness
43
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Special equipment: 24 paper cupcake liners Cupcake pans 2 sheet pans Wax paper Microwave-safe bowl 1
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Preheat oven to 350°F
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Line the cupcake pans with the paper cupcake liners
4
Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions
5
Pour the cake mix into the lined cupcake pans, and bake for approximately 18-21 minutes
6
Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely
7
While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the butterfly wings
8
Line the two sheet pans with wax paper
9
Transfer 1 cup of vanilla frosting to a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, stirring occasionally, until the texture of slightly whipped cream
10
Dip the pretzels in the warmed vanilla frosting until they're almost covered
11
Dab off any excess frosting, and then sprinkle with the pink decorating sugar before the icing sets
12
Transfer to the lined sheet pans; set aside and let cool completely
13
Tint 1 can of vanilla frosting green; spread it on top of the cooled cupcakes
14
Refrigerate until the frosting is set
15
Using the photo as your guide, decorate the cupcakes as follows: 7
16
Cover the top with green M&M'S® Brand Chocolate Candies on the outside edge of each cupcake
17
Press the small tips of the pretzels on top of the cupcakes for wings
18
Place one M&M'S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies for the head
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Arrange a line of same-color M&M'S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies for the body
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Cut the licorice laces and place them as antennae