Fluttering Cupcakes Recipes

FLUTTERING CUPCAKES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• 2. Line the cupcake pans with the paper cupcake liners.
• 3. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the cake mix into the lined cupcake pans, and bake for approximately 18-21 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
• 4. While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the butterfly wings. Line the two sheet pans with wax paper. 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. Dip the pretzels in the warmed vanilla frosting until they're almost covered. Dab off any excess frosting, and then sprinkle with the pink decorating sugar before the icing sets. Transfer to the lined sheet pans; set aside and let cool completely.
• 5. Tint 1 can of vanilla frosting green; spread it on top of the cooled cupcakes. Refrigerate until the frosting is set.
• 6. Using the photo as your guide, decorate the cupcakes as follows:
• 7. Cover the top with green M&M'S® Brand Chocolate Candies on the outside edge of each cupcake.
• 8. Press the small tips of the pretzels on top of the cupcakes for wings.
• 9. Place one M&M'S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies for the head.
• 10. Arrange a line of same-color M&M'S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies for the body.
• 11. Cut the licorice laces and place them as antennae.

LULU'S CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Place paper liners in two 12-cup muffin pans.
• Prepare the cupcakes: Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add the chocolate and butter and let sit, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture has cooled slightly. Stir in the vanilla. Using a mixer, beat in the eggs, then mix in the dry ingredients.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans (about 1/4 cup batter per cupcake) and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for about 25 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Using a mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon heavy cream; beat until smooth. Beat in the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons heavy cream in batches, alternating after each addition. Beat in the marshmallow creme; set aside.
• Prepare the ganache: Place the chocolate in a stainless-steel bowl. Heat the cream and 1 tablespoon butter until just boiling, then pour over the chocolate; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla; let stand until cool but still glossy and liquid.
• Spoon the filling into a pastry bag with a medium tip. Insert the tip into the center of each cupcake top; fill until the cupcake is heavier (do not overfill). Dip the cupcake tops in the ganache. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the icing: Using a mixer, beat the remaining 1 stick butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, the milk and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spoon into a pastry bag with a small tip; pipe onto the cupcakes to decorate.

FLUTTERING CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line the cupcake pans with the paper cupcake liners.
• Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the cake mix into the lined cupcake pans, and bake for approximately 18 to 21 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
• While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the butterfly wings. Line the 2 two sheet pans with waxed paper. Transfer 1 cup of vanilla frosting to the microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, stirring occasionally, until the texture of slightly whipped cream. Dip the pretzels in the warmed vanilla frosting until they're almost covered. Dab off any excess frosting, and then sprinkle with the pink decorating sugar before the icing sets. Transfer to the lined sheet pans; set aside and let cool completely.
• Tint 1 can of vanilla frosting green; spread it on top of the cooled cupcakes. Refrigerate until the frosting is set.
• Using the photo as your guide, decorate the cupcakes as follows: Cover the top with green M&M'S Brand Chocolate Candies on the outside edge of each cupcake. Press the small tips of the pretzels on top of the cupcakes for wings. Place one M&M'S Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies for the head. Arrange a line of same-color M&M'S Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies for the body.