Best 3 Graduation Penguin Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our graduation penguin cupcakes, a charming treat that combines creativity and deliciousness. These adorable cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. With a moist chocolate cupcake base, creamy vanilla frosting, and playful penguin decorations, these treats are sure to be a hit at your graduation celebration.

This recipe also offers a variety of alternatives to suit different preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, we provide a detailed gluten-free chocolate cupcake recipe that delivers the same rich flavor and texture. Additionally, we cater to chocolate lovers with our decadent triple chocolate cupcakes, featuring a rich chocolate cake batter, creamy chocolate frosting, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips for an extra indulgence.

For those with a sweet tooth, our cookies and cream cupcakes are a heavenly combination of chocolate and vanilla flavors. These cupcakes are topped with a fluffy cookies and cream frosting and crushed Oreos, creating a delightful harmony of textures and flavors. And for a refreshing twist, our lemon cupcakes with blueberry frosting offer a burst of citrusy goodness, perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the blueberry frosting.

With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and inspiring photos, this article is your ultimate guide to creating these delightful graduation penguin cupcakes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find everything you need to make these treats a success. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this sweet adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

GRADUATION CAP CUPCAKES



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Cue your favorite version of Pomp and Circumstance. Orange-flavored cupcakes topped with a chocolate-graham mortarboard earn you a degree in cuteness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chocolate Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 env. KOOL-AID Orange Flavor Unsweetened Drink Mix
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
12 graham crackers, broken crosswise in half (24 squares)
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
2 chewy fruit snack rolls, any color
24 jelly beans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Blend in dry drink mix; spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean; cool completely. Meanwhile, spread 1 tsp. melted chocolate onto each graham square to completely cover top of graham; place in single layer on baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.
  • Remove liners from cupcakes; place cupcakes upside-down on plate. Use wooden spoon handle to poke deep hole in center of each cupcake, being careful to not poke through to bottom of cupcake. Spoon COOL WHIP into resealable plastic bag. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to pipe COOL WHIP into holes and onto tops of cupcakes, reserving small amount of COOL WHIP for later use. Top cupcakes with grahams, chocolate sides up, to resemble graduation caps.
  • Use fruit rolls to make tassels for caps. (See tip.) Add 1 tassel and jelly bean to top of each graham square, securing each with dab of remaining COOL WHIP.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

PENGUIN CUPCAKES



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I used this recipe from FamilyFun.com to make these cute cupcakes for my Artic Fun cake. I just layered the cupcakes together and placed 3 Penguin cupcakes on a ice flow next to a blue icing tinted pool of water. I made cream cheese icing but you could use a canned icing. Instead of using dried apricots I just used yellow tic-tacs for the nose and legs. Too Cute! Quick and this made a great presentation.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 vanilla cupcakes
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla icing
9 Keebler fudge shoppe peanut butter filled cookies
3 dried apricots (cut into triangles for the beak and nose...I used yellow tic-tacs instead)
2 M&M's, minis (eyes)

Steps:

  • Make vanilla cupcakes according to box directions and frost with vanilla frosting.
  • Decorate as shown: Cut cookies in half, using two halves for wings and one half for head.
  • Use tic-tacs or apricots for feet and nose.
  • Use brown M&M's for eyes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.4, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Use a cupcake mix that is easy to work with and has a good flavor.
  • Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before you start decorating them.
  • Use a variety of candies and sprinkles to create a fun and festive look.
  • Be creative and have fun with your decorations.
  • If you are making the cupcakes ahead of time, store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Graduation penguin cupcakes are a fun and easy way to celebrate a special day. With a little creativity, you can create cupcakes that are sure to impress your guests. These cupcakes are perfect for a graduation party or any other special occasion. They are also a great way to show your school spirit. So get creative and have fun making these delicious treats. Here are some additional tips for making graduation penguin cupcakes:
  • You can use any type of cupcake mix you like, but a white or chocolate mix will work best.
  • If you are using a white cupcake mix, you can add a few drops of food coloring to the batter to make it a light blue or black color.
  • You can also use a chocolate cupcake mix and add a few drops of white food coloring to make it a gray color.
  • For the penguin's body, you can use a large marshmallow or a small scoop of ice cream.
  • For the penguin's head, you can use a smaller marshmallow or a candy melt.
  • For the penguin's eyes, you can use black sprinkles or mini chocolate chips.
  • For the penguin's beak, you can use a small piece of orange candy or a carrot stick.
  • For the penguin's graduation cap, you can use a small piece of black fondant or a chocolate graham cracker.

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