Happy Easter to those who celebrate!
I was unable to participate in last month’s baking challenge but I’m back in the game now. This month’s What’s Baking theme was Spring, and what better way to celebrate the season than by making some seriously adorable cupcake chicks.
I used a boxed cake mix and canned frosting to keep it simple, but by all means, bake your own cake and make your own frosting if you’re so inclined.
Cupcake Chicks – adapted from Martha Stewart
- 1 Box Lemon Cake Mix
- 1 Can Lemon Frosting
- 1 Cup Shredded Coconut
- Almonds
- Red Licorice (I suggest the pull apart kind, it will be much easier)
- Chocolate Chips (preferably mini)
Bake cupcakes as directed on package and allow to cool completely.
Start with two cupcakes. Flip each upside down and level if necessary. Frost the “tops” together to form one large cupcake. Cover large cupcake with frosting. Repeat until you are have six large cupcakes (from a 12 cup tin).
Toast the coconut in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned (about 6-8 minutes).
Once cooled, pressed the coconut onto the frosted cupcakes until covered. Take an almond and press it into the the front center of the cupcake. Carefully press chocolate chips into the cupcake for eyes, and cut small strips of red licorice to create the feet and comb.
fantastic! Cal and I love foods that look like animals! super cute