Best 3 Graduation Day Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful celebration of academic achievements with our exquisite Graduation Day Cupcakes, meticulously crafted to honor this momentous occasion. Adorned with graduation caps and diplomas, these cupcakes are a delightful treat that will undoubtedly impress your guests. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, with moist and fluffy vanilla or chocolate cake options, complemented by a creamy and rich vanilla or chocolate buttercream frosting. Discover the joy of customizing these cupcakes with your preferred colors and decorations, making them a personalized representation of your graduate's success. This article provides a collection of recipes that guide you through creating these celebratory treats, ensuring a hassle-free baking experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will empower you to create these delicious and visually stunning cupcakes that will be the highlight of your graduation party.

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GRADUATION CUPCAKES



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Whether you're celebrating an advancement from preschool to Kindergarten, or an earned college degree, these graduation cupcakes are perfect for your party!

Provided by Stephanie Dulgarian

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frosted cupcakes
12 mini peanut butter cups (unwrapped)
12 chocolate squared candies (unwrapped)
chocolate frosting or icing
peel-apart string licorice (separated and cut into 3 inch pieces)
12 small candies (such as M&Ms or Skittles)

Steps:

  • Place peanut butter cups upside-down onto frosted cupcakes.
  • Using small amount of frosting, attach a chocolate square to peanut butter cup.
  • Next, pinch the end of 1 piece of licorice to flatten, then place it on the center of the chocolate square, using a small amount of frosting to secure.
  • Place 1 piece of candy on top of the flattened end of the licorice, using the frosting to secure it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SURPRISE GRADUATION CUPCAKES



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Get your chocolate fix with four kinds of chocolate tucked into fun cupcakes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on cake mix box
24 milk chocolate candy drops or pieces, unwrapped
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 oz. white baking bars, melted (from 6-oz package)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full). Press 1 milk chocolate drop in center of each muffin cup.
  • Bake and cool as directed on box for 24 cupcakes.
  • In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, melted baking bar and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Gradually beat in milk until smooth and creamy. Frost cupcakes; pipe year with melted dark chocolate onto each cupcake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

GRADUATION DAY CUPCAKES



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Celebrate commencement day with a diploma of a different sort: tiny replicas made of airy tuile cookies that are curled around a skewer and neatly tied with strips of sour candy. To make the template for the tuile scroll, use the lid of a plastic storage container.

Yield makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 Yellow Buttermilk Cupcakes (page 26)
Chocolate-Sour Cream Frosting (page 311)
Tuile Scrolls (recipe follows)
1 large egg white, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 blue candy sour belts (see Sources, page 342)
(makes 24)

Steps:

  • Using an offset spatula, spread frosting on middle of cupcakes. Cupcakes can be refrigerated up to 3 days in airtight containers; just before serving, bring to room temperature and top each with a tuile scroll.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare template: Cut a 2-by-3-inch rectangle from the center of a piece of flexible plastic (discard cutout center). With electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg white and sugar until combined. Beat in flour and salt. Add butter, cream, and vanilla; beat until just combined.
  • Place template on a Silpat-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spoon 1 teaspoon batter onto center; spread thinly with an offset spatula. Repeat to fit six on a sheet. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until pale golden around edges, about 6 minutes. Immediately loosen cookies with offset spatula; turn over, bottom side up. Starting at a short side, quickly roll one cookie halfway around a skewer, then roll up other side around another skewer until two sides meet. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool. Repeat with remaining tuiles. (If cookies become too cool to shape, briefly return to oven.) Repeat with remaining batter to make 24 tuiles.
  • Cut candy belts into quarters lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 4-inch-long strips. Wrap a candy strip around each scroll, and tie to secure. Scrolls can be stored up to 1 week at room temperature in airtight containers.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients and tools are ready and measured. This will help streamline the baking process.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring butter, eggs, and milk to room temperature before mixing. This allows them to blend more smoothly, resulting in a more uniform batter.
  • Properly Measuring Flour: Use a kitchen scale to accurately measure flour. Scooping flour directly from the bag can lead to too much flour, resulting in dry cupcakes.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This incorporates air into the mixture, creating a tender and moist cupcake.
  • Gradually Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This prevents the batter from curdling.
  • Do Not Overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in dense, tough cupcakes. Mix until just combined.
  • Proper Baking: Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking. Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool Completely: Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. This helps the frosting set properly and prevents it from melting.
  • Decorate Creatively: Use a variety of frosting colors and sprinkles to decorate the cupcakes. Get creative and make them as festive as possible.

Conclusion:

These graduation day cupcakes are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them perfect for celebrating this special occasion. With careful preparation, attention to detail, and a touch of creativity, you can create stunning cupcakes that will impress your guests and make your graduation day celebration truly memorable.

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