Not everyone chooses – or can afford – to have a lavish wedding. There are many couples who want to have a simple affair with close friends and family. But simple doesn’t mean skimping or cutting corners on everything. These lovely cupcakes are easy to make but may take some practice decorating. This recipe will…
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Easter Chicks Cupcakes
We have been remiss here at Cupcake Fanatic by not including any baby chicks in our cupcake decorating. Easter just isn’t Easter without some baby chicks and these cupcakes remind me of marshmallow Peeps. Sort of. Instead of marshmallow, these chicks are all about coconut. Betty Crocker keeps it cute and simple which is almost always…
Spring Flower Cupcakes
I do believe spring is just around the corner. For some folks, winter turned ugly this year so it’s time to celebrate spring with some fun and pretty flower cupcakes! These would be a perfect afternoon project for the kids to get involved in since you can use any cupcake recipe (or box mix) and…
Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Are these not just about the cutest cupcakes you have seen for Easter? I love that the decorations are probably something we all have in the pantry and not something we have to buy for the sole purpose of decorating cupcakes. This decorating idea is courtesy of Creations by Kara. Easter Bunny Cupcakes What you…
Lamb Cupcakes
Ok, I admit it. I am a sucker for “cute” and these cupcakes are just too cute. Perfect for spring or your Easter gathering. The decoration takes a little work, but sometimes “cute” is worth it! Looks like the folks at Land O Lakes are suckers for cute, too! Lamb Cupcakes 1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake…
Pull Apart Bunny Cake
That’s right! We are only a couple of weeks away from Easter so it’s time to start planning for your holiday get togethers. Whether it is an egg hunt for the kids or the family dinner, these cupcakes that look like a cake from Land O Lakes are sure to be a hit! Pull Apart Bunny…
How Green is Your Cupcake?
Using food coloring – liquid or gel – is somewhat of a guessing game. Not enough and you end up with a mint or pastel color. Too much and it just looks, well, like too much. Luckily, the folks at McCormick came up with this handy table to show us how to successfully mix food coloring…
Gluten Free Rainbow Cupcakes
Legend has it that fairies put a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and then had the leprechauns guard it. The luck associated with St. Patrick’s Day includes the luck needed to find that ever elusive pot of gold. I suppose that’s why we always for the end of the rainbow when…
Shamrock Pretzel Cupcakes
When I first saw these, I figured making these would be too time consuming and, well, difficult. The trick is to use the white, yogurt covered pretzels which are then just “glued together” and decorated. Sort of like a craft project combined with a cupcake making project. It might be fun to get the kids…
Lucky Charms Cupcakes
Ah…Lucky Charms. Brings back so many good memories of being a kid and a sugar coated breakfast. Good times. Of course, the leprechaun also reminds us all of St. Patrick’s Day so this recipe from Just Call Me Maria is doubly fun. Did you know the marshmallow shapes are meant to represent the various magic…
Mini Conversation Heart Cupcakes
Remember getting those candy conversation hearts when you were a kid? Do they still sell the original (now classic?) ones that say things like “Be Mine” or “Love”? We like this idea from The Baking Robot because it is easy, colorful, and makes those bite sized cupcakes we all love. Come on, admit it, you love…
Valentines Day Cupcake Cones for Kids!
We know….cupcakes + kids = messy. Crumbs. Leftover cupcake wrappers. How about baking cupcakes in ice cream cones instead? No wrappers to throw away and it will seem like eating ice cream cones for the kids. A win-win! This recipe from House of Hepworths uses the kid size ice cream cones for a smaller sized, kid…