LADYBUG CUPCAKES

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Yield 12 ladybug cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Black licorice spirals, such as Haribo (for the antennae)
About 2 ounces yellow-tinted fondant (for the antennae tips and legs)
About 4 ounces red-tinted fondant (for the bodies)
About 2 ounces black-tinted fondant (for the head and spots)
24 yellow flat round sprinkles (for the eyes)
1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips (for the pupils)
12 Go-To Vanilla Cupcakes
1 1/2 cups Vanilla American Buttercream, tinted green

Steps:

  • For the antennae: Unroll the licorice and cut into twelve 1 1/4-inch-long pieces. Separate the two strands from each other, leaving them attached at one end. Roll 2 small (1/4-inch) balls of yellow fondant for each pair of antennae and attach to the separated ends of the licorice. Enclose the remaining fondant in plastic wrap so it does not dry out. Repeat with the remaining pairs of antennae. Set aside to dry.
  • For the legs: Cut more licorice into 2 1/2-inch segments. Separate the strands from each other to make 72 legs. Roll 72 small (1/4-inch) balls of yellow fondant to make a foot for each leg. Attach a foot to the end of each leg. Set all the legs aside to dry.
  • For the bodies: Shape about 2 teaspoons of red fondant into a ladybug body the size of a small walnut. Make a line in the back of the body with a small knife. Roll a small ball of black fondant about 3/4 inch in diameter for the head. Attach a pair of antennae by sticking the licorice into the head. Using a small brush with a little water, moisten the front of the head and attach 2 yellow sprinkles for eyes.
  • Roll enough 1/4-inch balls of black fondant for spots and flatten them slightly. Moisten the backs of the ladybugs and attach the black spots. Attach 3 legs to each side of the body by pressing them in. (Use a skewer to make holes to help guide, if needed.)
  • To assemble: Attach each head to a body by brushing the surface of the body with a little water and gently pressing the head on to adhere. Add pupils to the eyes by dipping a skewer into the melted chocolate and making small dots on the yellow sprinkles.
  • Frost each cupcake with about 2 tablespoons buttercream. Place the ladybug in the middle and press gently into the frosting. Repeat with the remaining elements.

SHARAFAT SHIFAT
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I can't wait to try these cupcakes!


Reo 4YTgAmiNg NepAl
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These cupcakes are perfect for a ladybug-themed party!


Rj Bisal
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I would definitely make these cupcakes again.


Aditya Negi
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These cupcakes were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so cute and delicious!


Pushpoo Sheikh
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The cupcakes were a little dry, but the frosting was good.


Shakul mukiibi
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I had some trouble getting the frosting to stick to the cupcakes.


Trevor Siegfried
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The cupcakes were easy to make, but they didn't turn out as pretty as the ones in the picture.


Valtrek xx
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Purnima Gurung
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I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, but these were really good. The cake was moist and the frosting was sweet but not too sweet.


Tarek Chowdhury
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These cupcakes were a lot of fun to make. My kids loved helping me decorate them.


Dandison Precious
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The cupcakes were delicious! The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the buttercream frosting was light and fluffy. I loved the ladybug decorations.


Gamer Hazrat
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Anu Dangi
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and they looked so festive. The kids loved them!