Awesome Alien Cupcakes

Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Awesome Alien Cupcakes
115 min.
24
288kcal

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Get ready to embark on a deliciously fun adventure with our Awesome Alien Cupcakes! Perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a whimsical treat, these cupcakes are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. With their vibrant colors and playful alien designs, they bring a touch of creativity to your dessert table.

What makes these cupcakes truly special is that they are dairy-free, making them a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions. Each cupcake is a delightful combination of rich chocolate or yellow cake, topped with a fluffy green frosting that’s as tasty as it is eye-catching. The addition of Kix® cereal and marshmallows creates a unique, crunchy alien body that adds texture and fun to every bite.

Imagine the joy on your guests' faces as they discover these adorable alien creatures perched atop their cupcakes! With gummy peach rings for feet, candy-coated chocolate eyes, and pretzel antennae, these little guys are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Whether you're hosting a themed party or simply want to surprise your family with a creative dessert, these Awesome Alien Cupcakes are the perfect choice. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that’s out of this world!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake yellow
  • cups corn flakes/bran flakes kix®
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cups marshmallows miniature
  • 0.3 teaspoon purple gel food coloring (from 2.7-oz tube)
  • 48  pumpkin candies and gummy worms (from three 4.25-oz bags)
  • 48  m&m candies 
  • 0.7 oz decorating gel black
  • 48  pretzel sticks thin
  • 20 drops drop natural food coloring green
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • muffin liners
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. In large bowl, place cereal.
  5. In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
  6. Add marshmallows; stir until completely melted.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in orange food color.
  8. Pour marshmallow mixture over cereal in bowl, stirring until well coated.
  9. For feet, place 2 gummy candies on cookie sheet. Spray inside of 1/4-cup measuring cup with cooking spray. For body, fill measuring cup with warm cereal mixture; place over feet, releasing cereal mixture and covering back half of feet. Repeat with remaining gummy candies and cereal mixture to make 24 aliens. Use 2 candy-coated chocolate candies for eyes and black decorating gel to make centers of eyes. Insert 2 pretzels for antennae.
  10. Stir green food color into frosting container; frost cupcakes with frosting.
  11. Place 1 alien on top of each cupcake; press gently to secure. Store uncovered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories288kcal
Protein5.39%
Fat21.52%
Carbs73.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.78
Glycemic Load
13.4
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.0469565516257%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:288.43kcal
14.42%
Fat:7.24g
11.14%
Saturated Fat:1.64g
10.24%
Carbohydrates:55.3g
18.43%
Net Carbohydrates:52.94g
19.25%
Sugar:32.61g
36.24%
Cholesterol:0.3mg
0.1%
Sodium:274.55mg
11.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.08g
8.16%
Iron:3.72mg
20.69%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.37%
Folate:81.01µg
20.25%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.7%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.12%
Selenium:7.68µg
10.98%
Vitamin B3:2.05mg
10.26%
Phosphorus:98.48mg
9.85%
Fiber:2.36g
9.44%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.91%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.36%
Magnesium:32.03mg
8.01%
Copper:0.13mg
6.59%
Vitamin A:317.62IU
6.35%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.46%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.69%
Calcium:35.21mg
3.52%
Potassium:121.03mg
3.46%
Vitamin K:2.7µg
2.57%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.2%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.25%