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UP Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix + additional ingredients per directions OR your favorite recipe
  • Chocolate frosting in piping bag with very small cut tip
  • Vanilla frosting in piping bag with large cut tip
  • Light color frosting in piping bag with very small cut tip, or wilton yellow icing tube
  • Bubblegum balls

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. We used plain ones but you could use colorful ones to add a little bit more fun to the cupcakes.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package instructions OR use your favorite cupcake recipe.
  • Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with cake batter.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted into the center of a cupcake.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  • Use the vanilla frosting to pipe a smooth flat swirl on the cupcake.
  • Use the chocolate frosting to draw a house at the bottom of the cupcake.
  • Use the light colored frosting to add detail to the house.
  • Use the chocolate frosting again to make balloon strings in varying lengths from the house out toward the edge of the cupcake.
  • Place a gumball at the end of each string.

Notes

  • We have used a box cake mix but if you prefer to make your own cupcake mix then that is perfectly fine.
  • The sky is the limit when it comes to frosting flavors and colors. So feel free to get creative and use whatever you like best.
  • You can find bubblegum balls at most supermarkets or here at Amazon online.
  • These cupcakes are best enjoyed the same day they are made. However, they will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.