Captivating Caterpillar Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Captivating Caterpillar Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box Duncan Hines(R) Confetti White Cupcake Mix; 3 large egg whites; 1 1/3 cups water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup star decors; 1 tub Duncan Hines(R) Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting; green food colouring; 10 chocolate wafer cookies, crushed; 1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces; 1/3 cup assorted jellybeans; assorted nonpareil decors

Servings: persons

1 box Duncan Hines(R) Confetti White Cupcake Mix
3 large egg whites
1 1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup star decors
1 tub Duncan Hines(R) Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
green food colouring
10 chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
1/3 cup assorted jellybeans
assorted nonpareil decors

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin pans or line with paper baking cups.
2
Combine cupcake mix, egg whites, water and oil in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Fold in 1/3 cup star decors. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centre comes out clean. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove to cooling racks. Cool completely.
4
Tint vanilla frosting with green food colouring. Frost one cupcake. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon chocolate cookie crumbs on frosting. Arrange 4 candy-coated chocolate pieces to form caterpillar body. Place jelly bean at one end to form head. Attach remaining star and nonpareil decors with dots of frosting to form eyes. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.

1800

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box Duncan Hines(R) Confetti White Cupcake Mix, 3 large egg whites, 1 1/3 cups water, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Captivating Caterpillar Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Captivating Caterpillar Cupcakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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