Mr. Sun Cupcakes

Dairy Free
Mr. Sun Cupcakes
140 min.
24
272kcal

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Get ready to bring some sunshine to your dessert table with these adorable Mr. Sun Cupcakes! These delightful treats are not only a feast for the eyes but also a dairy-free option for those with dietary restrictions. With a prep time of 140 minutes and a yield of 24 servings, these cupcakes are perfect for parties, picnics, or any occasion that calls for a sweet and cheerful treat.
The recipe starts with a classic Betty Crocker Super Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix, ensuring a moist and fluffy base for your cupcakes. The addition of yellow food coloring and Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting creates a vibrant and sunny hue that will instantly brighten up your day. The real fun begins when you start decorating these cupcakes. Using gumdrops and decorating icing, you'll create cute sunglasses and smiling mouths, transforming each cupcake into a happy little sun.
With a calorie count of 272 per serving, these cupcakes are a delightful indulgence. The nutritional breakdown shows a focus on carbohydrates, providing a burst of energy, while the fat content ensures a satisfying and creamy texture. The protein content, though minimal, contributes to the overall structure of the cupcakes.
Whether you're making these cupcakes for a themed party or just to bring some joy to your day, the process is sure to be a delightful baking adventure. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to create some sunshine-filled treats that will bring smiles to everyone's faces!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • serving food coloring yellow
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • serving powdered sugar 
  • 48 large gumdrops red yellow
  • 4.3 oz chocolate icing black
  • 0.7 oz decorating gel red

Equipment

  • oven
  • muffin liners
  • rolling pin

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 racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. Stir 15 drops food color into frosting until bright yellow. Frost cupcakes.
  5. Lightly sprinkle powdered sugar on work surface and rolling pin.
  6. Roll 4 gumdrops at a time into flat ovals about 1/8 inch thick.
  7. Cut thin sliver off top and bottom of each oval to make rectangles.
  8. Cut each rectangle in half crosswise to make 2 squares; cut each square diagonally in half to make 2 triangles.
  9. Arrange 8 gumdrop triangles around edge of each cupcake for sun rays. Using small writing tip on black icing tube, pipe sunglasses on each cupcake. Using red gel, pipe smiling mouth on each cupcake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories272kcal
Protein1.17%
Fat14.77%
Carbs84.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.83
Glycemic Load
24.86
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.1543478343798%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:272.43kcal
13.62%
Fat:4.47g
6.88%
Saturated Fat:1.06g
6.62%
Carbohydrates:57.27g
19.09%
Net Carbohydrates:56.99g
20.72%
Sugar:38.43g
42.7%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:211.05mg
9.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.8g
1.59%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.36%
Phosphorus:71.32mg
7.13%
Calcium:46.87mg
4.69%
Folate:16.56µg
4.14%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.76%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.57%
Vitamin K:3.73µg
3.56%
Iron:0.58mg
3.22%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.77%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.17%
Selenium:0.86µg
1.23%
Fiber:0.28g
1.13%