Butterfly Cupcakes

Butterfly Cupcakes
145 min.
24
239kcal

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Are you ready to take your dessert game to the next level? Introducing Butterfly Cupcakes, a delightful treat that not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning! Perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, or any festive occasion, these whimsical cupcakes are sure to capture the hearts of both kids and adults alike.

Imagine a soft, fluffy lemon cupcake topped with a cloud of creamy white frosting, adorned with colorful candy-coated butterfly wings. Each bite is a burst of flavor, complemented by the rich chocolate accents that mimic the body of the butterfly. The vibrant colors and sparkling decorations make these cupcakes a feast for the eyes, while the playful design adds an element of fun to your dessert table.

With a preparation time of just 145 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes that will impress your guests and leave them asking for more. The combination of sweet candy melts, sparkling sugar, and licorice antennae creates a delightful contrast that is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and let’s bring these enchanting Butterfly Cupcakes to life!

Ingredients

  • box lemon cake mix 
  • oz candy coating disks light blue yellow
  • serving sparkling wine assorted
  • serving sprinkles assorted
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • 16 oz chocolate frosting 
  •  licorice rounds cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • microwave
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  3. Bake and cool as directed on box for cupcakes.
  4. Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. In small microwavable bowl, microwave pink candy melts uncovered on Medium (50%) 30 seconds, then in 15-second increments, until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon melted candy into large decorating bag fitted with #5 tip or other small round tip. Pipe 8 pairs of butterfly wings (3 inches across) onto cookie sheet.
  5. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar or nonpareils. Repeat with remaining candy melts, sugar and nonpareils.
  6. Let stand until set.
  7. Frost cupcakes with white frosting. With chocolate frosting, pipe row of dots in center of each cupcake to look like body. Attach wings next to body by gently pressing them into frosting and cupcake at 45° angle. Attach 2 licorice pieces for antennae.

Nutrition Facts

Calories239kcal
Protein1.69%
Fat27.34%
Carbs70.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.79
Glycemic Load
4.14
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.4791304495024%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:238.85kcal
11.94%
Fat:7.26g
11.16%
Saturated Fat:2.85g
17.8%
Carbohydrates:42.38g
14.13%
Net Carbohydrates:41.95g
15.26%
Sugar:32.19g
35.77%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:219.34mg
9.54%
Alcohol:0.39g
100%
Alcohol %:0.77%
100%
Protein:1.01g
2.02%
Phosphorus:85.19mg
8.52%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.67%
Calcium:47.95mg
4.79%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.73%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.33%
Iron:0.76mg
4.24%
Folate:16.03µg
4.01%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.58%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.79%
Copper:0.05mg
2.7%
Vitamin K:2.47µg
2.35%
Magnesium:6.88mg
1.72%
Fiber:0.43g
1.71%
Potassium:57.41mg
1.64%
Selenium:0.82µg
1.18%