Lil' Chick Cupcakes

Dairy Free
Lil' Chick Cupcakes
135 min.
24
196kcal

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Get ready to delight your friends and family with these adorable Lil' Chick Cupcakes! Perfect for any celebration or just a fun baking day, these charming treats are sure to bring smiles to faces of all ages. With their vibrant yellow frosting and playful designs, these cupcakes not only taste amazing but also look like little chicks ready to hop off the platter!

What makes these cupcakes even more special is that they are dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. The base of the cupcakes is a simple yet delicious Betty Super Yellow Cake Mix, ensuring that you can whip them up quickly without compromising on flavor. Topped with a rich and creamy vanilla frosting, these cupcakes are a sweet indulgence that everyone can enjoy.

The fun doesn't stop at the frosting! Each cupcake is decorated with colorful orange gumdrops for beaks, banana-flavored taffy for wings and combs, and miniature chocolate chips for eyes, creating a whimsical presentation that will impress your guests. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a baby shower, or just want to brighten someone's day, these Lil' Chick Cupcakes are the perfect dessert to showcase your baking skills and creativity. So gather your ingredients and let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • serving food coloring yellow
  • 12 large gumdrops 
  • 24  m&m candies (from two 6-oz bags)
  • 48  chocolate chips miniature

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • muffin liners

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. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix frosting and 14 drops yellow food color until evenly tinted.
  5. Remove paper baking cups from cupcakes.
  6. Place upside down on serving platter.
  7. Frost cupcakes with yellow frosting. Flatten and cut shapes out of orange gumdrops for beaks.
  8. Cut shapes out of banana taffy for wings and comb. Press orange gumdrops firmly into cupcake for beak. Press banana taffy firmly into cupcake for wings and comb. Gently press miniature chocolate chips on face for eyes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories196kcal
Protein1.91%
Fat19.98%
Carbs78.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.04
Glycemic Load
9.99
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.0352173766688%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:196.3kcal
9.82%
Fat:4.36g
6.71%
Saturated Fat:1.34g
8.4%
Carbohydrates:38.37g
12.79%
Net Carbohydrates:38.03g
13.83%
Sugar:26.55g
29.5%
Cholesterol:0.45mg
0.15%
Sodium:196.19mg
8.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.94g
1.88%
Phosphorus:70.24mg
7.02%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.33%
Calcium:49.67mg
4.97%
Folate:16.16µg
4.04%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.47%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.25%
Iron:0.54mg
2.99%
Vitamin K:3.08µg
2.93%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.7%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.09%
Fiber:0.35g
1.38%
Selenium:0.71µg
1.02%