Creeping Caterpillar Cupcakes
Submitted by afellin
Festive cupcakes decorated as a colorful caterpillar for kids’ parties. Fluffy vanilla or chocolate cakes topped with tinted frosting, shredded coconut, and candy details arranged in a whimsical crawling pattern.
YIELD
2 dozenPREP
15 minCOOK
20 minREADY
60 minTransform two dozen cupcakes into an edible caterpillar that’ll steal the show at any children’s birthday party or Halloween gathering.
Arrange frosted cupcakes in a curving line on a board, then bring your creature to life with fuzzy tinted coconut, licorice legs and antennae, and bright candy eyes.
Kids love helping with the decorating, and you can customize the color scheme to match any party theme.
Chef Tips
- Make chocolate or vanilla cupcakes depending on your preference; both work beautifully
- Tint coconut by shaking it in a sealed bag with a few drops of food coloring
- Use a foil-covered piece of cardboard as your display base for easy transport
- Create spots along the caterpillar’s back with round candies for extra personality
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Line 24 cup muffin tins with paper liners.
In a large bowl whisk together the cake flour, baking powder and salt.
In a stand-alone mixer or using a handheld electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Add the vanilla and beat to combine. If making chocolate cake add the cooled, melted chocolate and mix well, then add in milk.
Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared tins and bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely.
Frost the cupcakes with the tinted frosting and sprinkle with tinted coconut for a fuzzy caterpillar.
Arrange them in a curving pattern on top of a large cutting board or piece of cardboard covered with foil.
Snip licorice into short lengths to form antennae and legs. Place round candies for eyes and mouth.
If desired, round candies can be placed on cupcakes for a spotted caterpillar.
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