BARNYARD CUPCAKES
"My friend Kathy grew up on a farm, so I thought a 'Farmer in the Dell' theme would be perfect for her baby shower," writes field editor Colleen Palmer of Epping, New Hampshire. Colleen's colorful pig and chick cupcakes are adorable perched next to this bright red cupcake barn. And don't forget the sun!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 cake (12-15 servings) plus 2 dozen cupcakes.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare golden cake batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased and waxed paper-lined 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 33-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , Prepare devil's food cake batter according to package directions. Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 21-26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , Tint 1 cup frosting red. Frost two-thirds of the cake, forming a barn shape; spread frosting on sides of barn. For sky, tint 2/3 cup frosting blue; frost remaining top and sides of cake. , Outline barn roof with chocolate chips. Insert #6 round tip into a pastry bag; fill bag with 1/4 cup white frosting. Outline barn doors and a window. With black decorating gel and an M&M baking bit, add a spiderweb and spider., For pigs, tint 1 cup frosting pink; frost 12 cupcakes. Attach baking bits for eyes, pink candy lozenges for snouts, chocolate chips for nostrils and Good & Plenty candies for ears. , For chicks, tint 2 cups frosting yellow; transfer to a pastry bag. Insert #17 star tip; pipe frosting onto 11 cupcakes. Pipe heads and wings. Decorate with dessert mints, baking bits and candy corn. , For sun, frost remaining cupcake with yellow frosting. Position candy corn around edges. Form a face with chocolate chips and red decorating gel.
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ZeeshanAhmad
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.
Najeeb Khan
[email protected]These cupcakes are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it.
Young Fred
[email protected]I had a hard time finding animal crackers in my area, so I used graham crackers instead. The cupcakes still turned out great.
Alice Mendoza
[email protected]These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
santosh khadka
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I think I might like these cupcakes. The frosting looks delicious.
Usman Azeez
[email protected]These cupcakes look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Kamrul Movin
[email protected]I'm not sure I have all the ingredients to make these cupcakes, but I'm definitely going to try them soon.
omusisi cynthia
[email protected]These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.
Jobhai Koko
[email protected]I love the idea of using animal crackers to decorate these cupcakes. It's such a cute and creative touch.
April McNeil (Spaceage)
[email protected]These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, baby showers, and even just for a fun treat.
Akash Kumar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet, and the frosting is light and fluffy.
Tuha moni
[email protected]These cupcakes are delicious! The chocolate cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy.
Jamie Brown
[email protected]I love the way these cupcakes look. They're so festive and fun.
Imran Aazad
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit.
Nuke Xeem
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday, and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he'd ever had.
Inshaal Khan
[email protected]These cupcakes were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so cute and delicious, and the kids loved them.