Creeping Caterpillar Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Creeping Caterpillar Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour sifted; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened to room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened, melted, (optional); 1/2 cup milk; 3 cups frosting, prepared (tinted with green, yellow, purple or orange food coloring); 1 x coconut, shredded (desiccated) tinted (green, yellow, purple or orange),; 1 x licorice shoe strings (variety of colors),; 1 x hard candies variety of round candies for eyes or spots

Servings: persons

2 cups cake flour sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened, melted, (optional)
1/2 cup milk
3 cups frosting, prepared (tinted with green, yellow, purple or orange food coloring)
1 x coconut, shredded (desiccated) tinted (green, yellow, purple or orange),
1 x licorice shoe strings (variety of colors),
1 x hard candies variety of round candies for eyes or spots

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2
Line 24 cup muffin tins with paper liners.
3
In a large bowl whisk together the cake flour, baking powder and salt.
4
In a stand-alone mixer or using a handheld electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
6
Add the vanilla and beat to combine.
7
If making chocolate cake add the cooled, melted chocolate and mix well, then add in milk.
8
Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
9
Pour the batter into the prepared tins and bake for 20 minutes.
10
Cool completely.
11
Frost the cupcakes with the tinted frosting and sprinkle with tinted coconut for a fuzzy caterpillar.
12
Arrange them in a curving pattern on top of a large cutting board or piece of cardboard covered with foil.
13
Snip licorice into short lengths to form antennae and legs.
14
Place round candies for eyes and mouth.
15
If desired, round candies can be placed on cupcakes for a spotted caterpillar.

953

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cake flour sifted, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened to room temperature, and more.

Yes, Creeping 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.

Creeping Caterpillar Cupcakes

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