Best 2 Popcorn Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing popcorn cupcakes, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats start with a moist vanilla cupcake batter, infused with the irresistible aroma of buttered popcorn. Topped with a fluffy popcorn frosting, each cupcake is adorned with a generous sprinkle of caramel corn, adding a delightful crunch and a touch of sweetness. But that's not all! We've also included a selection of enticing variations to satisfy every palate. Craving a chocolate fix? Try our rich chocolate popcorn cupcakes, featuring a decadent chocolate cake base and a velvety chocolate popcorn frosting. For a zesty twist, our lemon popcorn cupcakes offer a burst of citrusy freshness, perfectly balanced by the creamy popcorn frosting. And for those who prefer a nutty treat, our peanut butter popcorn cupcakes combine the classic combination of peanut butter and popcorn, topped with a luscious peanut butter frosting. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making these popcorn cupcakes the perfect addition to any celebration or indulgence.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GOLDEN BUTTER POPCORN CUPCAKES



Golden Butter Popcorn Cupcakes image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 16-to-18-ounce box golden buttercake mix (plus required ingredients)
1 29-ounce can corn, drained (liquid reserved; corn reserved for another use)
1 4-ounce bar white chocolate, finely chopped
4 cups popcorn
2 cups cold heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the cake batter as directed, substituting corn liquid for the water in the mix. Linetwo 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners. Divide the batter between the pans, filling each cup two-thirds of the way. Bake as directed; let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, put the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring, until smooth. Pour over the popcorn in a large bowl; toss to coat, then refrigerate until set, about10 minutes. Remove about 2 cups of the white chocolate popcorn and crush.
  • Beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Fold in the crushed popcorn.
  • Frost each cupcake with 3 tablespoons of the popcorn whipped cream. Top with the remaining white chocolate popcorn.

POPCORN CUPCAKES (SO CUTE!)



Popcorn Cupcakes (So Cute!) image

My youngest daughter entered these into the fair a few years back and won a 2nd place ribbon. So cute! You can use your favorite cake batter and icing recipe. To make the popcorn band your will need scissors, white construction paper and blue and/or red markers, or you can create something on a color printer such as we did. You will also need a clean paintbrush to add "butter" to the "popcorn". I think this came from Family Fun Magazine.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 baked cupcake
2 tablespoons white icing
40 mini marshmallows (white or pastel yellow and white)
yellow food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Frost the cupcake with white icing. To create each piece of "popcorn," cut one mini marshmallow in half and squish the two pieces back together into a whole mini marshmallow, pinching firmly. Pile the finished popcorn onto the frosted cupcake.
  • For a buttery look, either dilute a drop of yellow food coloring in water and brush it on with a clean paintbrush or mix pastel yellow marshmallows in with the white.
  • To make the band, cut a strip of construction paper about 1 1/4 inches by 8 inches, or to fit your cupcake, and decorate as shown.
  • If you're creating many cupcakes, design just one band and color photocopy it. Wrap the band around the cupcake and secure with tape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 0.1, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 22.8, Sugar 16.1, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn. Stale popcorn will not have the same flavor or texture as fresh popcorn.
  • Don't overcook the popcorn. Overcooked popcorn will be tough and chewy.
  • Let the popcorn cool completely before adding it to the batter. Warm popcorn will melt the butter and oil in the batter, which will make the cupcakes greasy.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cupcakes tough.
  • Bake the cupcakes at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help the cupcakes rise and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. Warm cupcakes will melt the frosting.

Conclusion:

Popcorn cupcakes are a fun and easy treat to make. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are always a hit with kids. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and unique dessert that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give popcorn cupcakes a try.

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