| Cupcake Ideas for Kids
Any mother knows that life can be very busy; there never seems to be enough hours in a day to finish everything that needs to be accomplished. When your child comes home from school, church, or a club and tells you they need to bring a plate of food for a party or meeting, try not to be too stressed. Try these fun and easy cupcake ideas for kids; they are sure to be a hit at any gathering. |
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Cupcakes are a great treat for any occasion. A variety of flavors can be made, from classic favorites like vanilla and chocolate to fun and creative flavors like mocha and coconut. Great tasting frosting and fun decorations can make every cupcake special. If you are short on time and do not want to make cupcakes from scratch, a boxed cake mix can be whipped up and baked in beautiful cupcake liners or baking cups. While cupcakes are cooking, you can make a simple frosting if you want, though canned frosting may be more convenient if you are really in a hurry. To make store-bought or homemade frosting more special, consider adding food coloring to it. Perhaps choose a color that goes with the theme of the party or event. After the cupcakes have cooled, it is time to decorate them. Kids can help with this part if you want, but it is usually quicker and easier if you just do it yourself. There are countless cupcake ideas for kids on the web; feel free to make up your own ideas as well. Themed cupcakes are extremely popular for parties. For example, if you were baking snacks for a sports team, consider frosting the cupcake in the appearance of the ball or a piece of equipment used to play the sport. This may sound complicated, but it really is not; orange frosting and black liquorice could be used to make basketball cupcakes in no time. Smiley faces are another idea; using any color frosting and lollies for the mouth and eyes, you can create cupcakes that will bring a smile to anyone's face. Another neat idea is making bug or beetle cupcakes, using small candies for spots and eyes, liquorice for antenna, and small cookies for wings. There are dozens of other quick and easy options; just use your creativity and ingredients you have on hand to create the perfect dessert for any occasion. Do not allow yourself to get stressed and anxious about baking for a children's event. Tasty, fun cupcakes are the perfect solution for any occasion. With these easy and foolproof cupcake ideas for kids, you can make a platter of well-received treats in no time! Cupcake Ideas for Kids Related articles: |
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Kid's Cupcake Recipes
Cup cakes are a favorite treat for kids of all ages. Cupcakes can be decorated for all seasons and reasons. These are quick, easy cup cake recipe that kids can prepare with the help of an adult.
These cupcakes could always be made starting with a boxed cake mix. But where is the fun in that? With these recipes, you and the kids start from scratch and create memories as well as some delicious mouth watering treats.
Cookie Recipes
Lemon Cupcake Recipe
Ingredients:
3½ oz. softened butter
3½ oz. softened cream cheese
2 tsp. finely grated lemon rind
2/3-cup superfine sugar
2 eggs
½ cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1/3 cup self-raising flour
Instructions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 325F
2. Line a 12-cup muffin pan, with cupcake papers
3. Beat the butter, cheese, lemon rind, sugar and eggs until smooth and creamy
4. Sift the flours together
5. Add the flour gradually to the cheese mixture
6. Beat on a low speed, until just combined
7. Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 muffin tins
8. Bake for 25 minutes until firm to touch
9. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack
Yields: 12 cupcakes
Frost with purchased lemon frosting. Enjoy
Basic Vanilla CupCake Recipe
Ingredients:
*5 oz. Butter - softened
*5 oz. superfine sugar
*6 oz. self-raising flour
*3 eggs
*1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Line a 12-cupcake pan, with cup cake papers
3. Crack the eggs into a cup and beat lightly with a fork
4. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl
5. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy
6. Divide the mixture in the muffin pan
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch
8. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack
9. Allow to cool fully before applying the frosting
Yields: 12 cupcakes
Frost with purchased vanilla frosting. Enjoy
Kid's Cupcake Recipes
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