Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Vanilla Cupcakes (pre-made or homemade)
- 1 cup Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Yellow Food Coloring Gel
- 1/4 cup Yellow Sprinkles
- Orange Fondant or Candy Melts
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Candy Eyes
Instructions
- Step 1: Tint the vanilla buttercream frosting by adding yellow food coloring gel, a few drops at a time, until you reach your desired shade of yellow.
- Step 2: Frost each cupcake with the yellow buttercream frosting, creating a smooth or slightly swirled top.
- Step 3: Dip the frosted cupcakes into a bowl of yellow sprinkles, ensuring the entire frosted area is covered.
- Step 4: Roll out the orange fondant or melt orange candy melts. Shape small triangles to create beaks for the chicks.
- Step 5: Attach the candy eyes and fondant beaks to each cupcake to resemble a chick's face. Use a small dot of frosting to help secure them if needed.
Notes
- Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
- These cupcakes are best enjoyed at room temperature, but if refrigerated, let them sit out for about 30 minutes before serving to soften the frosting.
- Arrange your adorable chick cupcakes on a festive Easter platter to create a charming centerpiece for your holiday table.
- For extra secure beaks, lightly score the back of the fondant with a knife before attaching it with frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American