Graduation Cupcakes

Dairy Free
Graduation Cupcakes
585 min.
24
185kcal

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Celebrate your graduate's big achievement with these delightful Graduation Cupcakes! Perfect for any graduation party, these cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also completely dairy-free, making them a great option for guests with dietary restrictions. With a light and fluffy texture, each bite is a sweet reminder of the hard work and dedication that led to this momentous occasion.

What sets these cupcakes apart is the creative use of colorful fruit snacks and fun decorations that will surely impress everyone at the celebration. The vibrant colors and playful designs make these treats a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Imagine the joy on your graduate's face when they see their name beautifully written in frosting, surrounded by cheerful candy decorations!

These cupcakes are easy to make and can be customized to fit your graduate's personality or school colors. Whether you choose to top them with candy graduation caps or sprinkle them with colorful sugars, each cupcake is a unique creation that reflects the spirit of the occasion. So gather your friends and family, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to whip up a batch of these scrumptious Graduation Cupcakes that will leave everyone talking long after the party is over!

Ingredients

  •  snack peppers (from 4.5-oz box)
  • box cake mix yellow your favorite (or flavor)
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • serving purple gel food coloring assorted
  • 0.7 oz purple gel food coloring 
  • serving sprinkles 
  • serving snack peppers 
  • cup peanut butter candy pieces miniature
  • serving graham crackers 

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Cut fruit snack rolls into 12-inch pieces.
  2. Cut each piece lengthwise into 4 strips, using knife and straightedge.
  3. Roll each strip in a spiral around handle of wooden spoon. Store at room temperature at least 8 hours to set curl.
  4. Bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. Tint half of frosting with food color. Frost cupcakes with frosting. Write "Congratulations" or "Congrats" and the graduate's name on cupcakes with decorating gel. Decorate other cupcakes with candy sprinkles and colored sugar. Unwrap fruit snack streamers from spoon handles. Reshape into desired curl; place on cupcakes.
  6. Cut additional fruit snack into small pieces and flower petal shapes; arrange on some of the cupcakes.
  7. Top some of the cupcakes with candy graduation caps. To make, place small amount of frosting on bottom of peanut butter cup. Press graham cracker onto peanut butter cup. To make tassel, tightly roll up small square of chewy fruit snack; cut fringe in one end and press other end to center of graham cracker.

Nutrition Facts

Calories185kcal
Protein4.04%
Fat24.07%
Carbs71.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.71
Glycemic Load
7.11
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.133043480956%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:184.78kcal
9.24%
Fat:4.98g
7.67%
Saturated Fat:2.09g
13.09%
Carbohydrates:33.49g
11.16%
Net Carbohydrates:32.91g
11.97%
Sugar:23.18g
25.76%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:205.88mg
8.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.88g
3.76%
Phosphorus:88.52mg
8.85%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.74%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.5%
Folate:21.72µg
5.43%
Vitamin B3:1.07mg
5.36%
Calcium:52.37mg
5.24%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.61%
Vitamin C:3.04mg
3.68%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.53%
Iron:0.57mg
3.15%
Vitamin K:3.05µg
2.9%
Magnesium:10.16mg
2.54%
Copper:0.05mg
2.42%
Fiber:0.58g
2.33%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.66%
Vitamin A:74.36IU
1.49%
Potassium:50.14mg
1.43%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.42%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.24%
Selenium:0.73µg
1.04%