Frog Cupcakes
Transform your next baking session into a whimsical adventure with these charming Frog Cupcakes! Perfect for kids' parties, themed celebrations, or simply a fun kitchen project, these froggy treats are as delightful to make as they are to eat. A moist vanilla cupcake base, flavored with a hint of milk and vanilla extract, creates the perfect foundation for the vibrant green frosting. With clever use of marshmallow halves, candy eyes, and chocolate noses, each cupcake is transformed into an adorable amphibian character. The playful addition of a decorative gel smile brings these froggy faces to life, making them irresistibly cute and completely edible! Ready in just under an hour and serving 12, these easy-to-assemble cupcakes are sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table. Whether you're looking for a creative baking idea or a snack that’s bound to make everyone smile, these Frog Cupcakes are a must-try for bakers of all ages!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 10 drops green food coloring
- 2 cups whipped cream frosting
- 6 large marshmallows
- 12 small candy eyes
- 12 round chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms)
- 1 tube black decorating gel
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, melt the butter and then whisk in the milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until fully combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners using a spoon or ice cream scoop.
Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
While the cupcakes cool, prepare your frog decorations. Slice each marshmallow in half widthwise to create circular bumps for the eyes.
Tint the whipped cream frosting with green food coloring to create a frog-green shade. Mix well until the color is uniform.
Frost each cooled cupcake with a generous amount of green frosting, forming a smooth round shape.
Place a marshmallow half on top of each cupcake, near the edge, to form the frog's eyes. Gently press two candy eyes onto each marshmallow bump.
Add a round chocolate candy to the front of each cupcake to serve as the frog's nose.
Draw a smiling mouth on each frog using black decorating gel.
Enjoy your adorable frog cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.4 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.1 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 754 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 1853 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1049.0 g | 381% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 831.4 g | ||
| Protein | 66.9 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1144 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1978 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
