KITTY CAT CUPCAKES
On a bake sale table or alone at home, these feline treats won't last nine lives! The cute candy faces will catch attention fast...and the tasty orange-coconut cake from Doris Barb if El Dorado, Kansas will have folks snatching seconds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition. , In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar 1 tablespoon at a time on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter with coconut. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, egg white and salt. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 12-18 minutes. Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add marshmallow and vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Frost cupcakes. , Arrange M&M's for eyes and nose, licorice for mouth and sprinkles for whiskers. For ears, cut wafers into quarters with a serrated knife; place two on each cupcake, rounded side down. Sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Mark Johnston
[email protected]I'm going to make these cupcakes for my next party.
Shihab Shekh
[email protected]These cupcakes look delicious!
Gentle Dove
[email protected]I can't wait to try these cupcakes!
Skylarclemons1985 Clemons
[email protected]These cupcakes are a great way to show your kids how much you love them.
Cheyenne McDowell
[email protected]I would definitely make these cupcakes again.
Shadek Rashid
[email protected]These cupcakes are perfect for a party or special occasion.
LeAnn Zee
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great!
Sohail Ahmed
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Syed Taimoorali
[email protected]The frosting is a little too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes themselves are delicious.
Robert Hanks
[email protected]These cupcakes are so cute and easy to make! I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I already had on hand.
Shoulder Destroyer
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and they were easy to make.
Adesola Abdullah
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit with my family! The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I loved the little cat faces on top, they added such a cute touch.