NESTING BABY-BLUEBIRD CUPCAKES

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A trio of newborn birds snuggles in a cozy nest of toasted, shredded coconut on top of these picture-perfect cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups shredded coconut (about 5 ounces)
Miniature Vanilla Cupcakes
Chocolate Buttercream
Yellow and light-blue food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating pan once. Set aside to cool.
  • Lightly frost cupcakes with 1 cup chocolate buttercream; set aside. Tint 2 tablespoons reserved buttercream pale yellow; place in a pastry bag fitted with a #349 Ateco leaf tip; set aside. Tint remaining buttercream light blue; place in a pastry bag fitted with a #11 Ateco plain round tip, and pipe three bluebird heads, 3/4 inch in diameter, onto each cupcake. Using leaf tip, pipe yellow beaks. With a toothpick, add melted-chocolate eyes. Form each nest with 2 tablespoons toasted coconut.

Faisal Abdulla
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These cupcakes are so cute and delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ethan Dye
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and the kids loved them.


Ashley Shepherd
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These cupcakes were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it in the end.


Saquoya Townsend
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These cupcakes were the perfect addition to my baby shower. They were so cute and everyone loved them.


Aphile Nontando
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cupcakes were so easy to make! They turned out great and everyone loved them.


FAHAMIDA YEASMIN
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Daniel Branda
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I love how these cupcakes turned out! They were so easy to make and they look so festive.


Rupesh Kurmi
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These cupcakes were so adorable and delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Fazli Moula
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


SEYAM FF Boy
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I had a lot of trouble getting the frosting to the right consistency.


Joshua Mullings
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These cupcakes were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it in the end.


Bezely Nyathi
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The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, but the frosting was too runny.


Doug Kiker
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These cupcakes were delicious, but a bit too sweet for my taste.


Ghayour Abbas
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I made these cupcakes for a baby shower and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Shane Taylor
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and the kids loved them.


VEEAM RIX . J
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used a baby blue gel food coloring to get the perfect color. The frosting was a bit runny, but it still tasted great.


emerald gabriel
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Followed the recipe to a T and the cupcakes turned out amazing! The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a great recipe.


FARWEST RAIWAR
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I've tried many cupcake recipes, but these nesting baby bluebird cupcakes are by far the cutest and most delicious ones yet! The kids loved them, and they were a hit at the party. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Kristen Elmore
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These baby bluebird cupcakes were an absolute delight! The moist, fluffy texture and the sweet, tangy frosting made for a truly unforgettable treat. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and visually appealing dessert!