Sunny Day Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Sunny Day Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bag MILKY WAY(R) Brand FUN SIZE(R); 1 bag M&M'S(R) Brand Milk Chocolate Candies; 1 box (18.25-oz.) yellow or white cake mix; 2 cans (16-oz.) vanilla frosting; 1 box chocolate wafers or graham crackers; Yellow food coloring; 2 resealable bags; Scissors; Poster board, one each: red, yellow, orange; Printable templates

Servings: persons

1
Baking time: 21 min.
2
Decoration time: 20 min.
3
Prepare cake batter according to directions on box. Enhance batter with 2 cups chopped MILKY WAY(R) Brand FUN SIZE(R) Bars and divide it between 24 cupcake liners. Bake for approximately 21 minutes.
4
Arrange completely cooled cupcakes on a large platter into a tightly packed concentric circle. Cover any open spaces between cupcakes with cookies. Tint 1 1/2 cans of frosting yellow. Frost the cupcakes as one large cake.
5
Spoon remaining frosting into resealable bag and snip corner. Randomly pipe frosting swirls around cupcakes and decorate with M&M'S(R) Brand Milk Chocolate Candies.
6
Using the printable templates, cut different sizes triangles from the poster board and arrange them around the cupcakes as the sun's rays.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bag MILKY WAY(R) Brand FUN SIZE(R), 1 bag M&M'S(R) Brand Milk Chocolate Candies, 1 box (18.25-oz.) yellow or white cake mix, 2 cans (16-oz.) vanilla frosting, and more.

Yes, Sunny Day 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!

Sunny Day Cupcakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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