Sunflower Cupcakes

Sunflower Cupcakes
140 min.
24
277kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of baking with our Sunflower Cupcakes, a whimsical treat that brings a burst of sunshine to any occasion! Perfect for birthday parties, picnics, or simply as a sweet surprise for loved ones, these cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. With a moist and fluffy yellow cake base, each cupcake is filled with a tangy lemon curd and cream cheese mixture that adds a refreshing twist to every bite.

The real magic happens when you frost these beauties with a pale yellow whipped frosting, transforming them into charming sunflowers. Using vibrant yellow decorating icing, you can pipe intricate leaves that encircle a delightful center of miniature semisweet chocolate chips, creating a stunning floral presentation. To top it all off, you can add sour candy straws for a playful touch, mimicking the stems and leaves of real sunflowers.

Not only are these cupcakes a feast for the eyes, but they also pack a punch of flavor that will leave your guests raving. With a preparation time of just 140 minutes, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it when you see the smiles on everyone’s faces. So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and let’s bake some sunshine into your day with these delightful Sunflower Cupcakes!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • 0.3 cup lemon curd (from)
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • serving food coloring yellow
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • 17 oz chocolate icing yellow
  • 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • serving m&m candies sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • wooden spoon
  • ziploc bags
  • 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; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  3. By slowly moving end of round handle of wooden spoon back and forth, make deep, 3/4-inch-wide indentation in center of top of each cupcake, not quite to bottom (wiggle end of spoon in cupcake to make opening large enough).
  4. In medium bowl, beat lemon curd and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag.
  5. Cut 3/8-inch tip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Insert tip of bag into top of each cupcake; squeeze bag to fill cupcake.
  6. Stir 4 drops food color into frosting until pale yellow. Frost cupcakes.
  7. Place unopened icing tube in tall drinking glass filled with hot tap water for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from water; wipe dry. Knead tube gently with hands to soften. Using leaf tip on icing tube, pipe 2 concentric circles of leaves, starting with outside edge of cupcake and working toward center; leave quarter-size area in center with just frosting. Carefully spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate chips onto center of each cupcake; press into frosting. Arrange on tray using sour candy straws for stems and leaves. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Loosely cover and refrigerate any remaining cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories277kcal
Protein2.06%
Fat31.44%
Carbs66.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.71
Glycemic Load
10.05
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.2221739084824%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.06kcal
13.85%
Fat:9.69g
14.91%
Saturated Fat:3.44g
21.52%
Carbohydrates:46.11g
15.37%
Net Carbohydrates:45.44g
16.52%
Sugar:35.16g
39.06%
Cholesterol:3.97mg
1.32%
Sodium:241.32mg
10.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.24mg
1.41%
Protein:1.43g
2.86%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.63%
Phosphorus:89.55mg
8.96%
Calcium:53.7mg
5.37%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.34%
Vitamin K:5.51µg
5.24%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.21%
Iron:0.83mg
4.59%
Folate:17.71µg
4.43%
Copper:0.08mg
3.88%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.71%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.09%
Magnesium:11.49mg
2.87%
Fiber:0.68g
2.7%
Selenium:1.4µg
2%
Potassium:54.4mg
1.55%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.54%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.32%
Vitamin A:51.46IU
1.03%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.01%