Pumpkin Cupcakes Cake

Cupcake cakes are really awesome and the Pumpkin Cupcake Cake is truly fabulous!  A wonderful Fun Food for Halloween.

This may look like a lumpy cake, but in fact it is 24 cupcakes put together to create the cake.  I love cupcake pull apart cakes simply because they are so very easy to serve.  Because cupcakes are already individual serving size, guests can pull a cupcake away from the cake without having the mess of cutting a cake.

Halloween Pumpkin Cupcake Cake Tutorial 

The entire tutorial with lots of pictures can be found on Cooking for the Holidays.   There is also a list of supplies provided, but aside from the cupcakes and frosting very little else is needed to create this cool pull-apart cake.  The design may seem straight forward by simply looking at the photo, but there are a few tips provided in the tutorial that definitely make decorating easier.  There is also a diagram of how to arrange the cupcakes by size to make the cake.

As you can see, the cupcakes are arranged and then frosted to give the appearance of a cake.  Frosting it that way allows you to decorate it like you would a cake.  If you take a close look at this pumpkin "cake" photo, you will see that the mouth crosses several cupcakes, but finishes the pumpkin face design.

This Pumpkin Cupcake Cake is easy to prepare and serve!

I especially like the Pumpkin Cupcake cake for children.  It isn't scary at all, yet is perfect for a Halloween party or dessert.   It is cute enough that even little children will like the smiling jack-o-lantern.  This Halloween Pumpkin Cupcake Cake is truly a treat for everyone, including the hostess.

 

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Original Recipe & Photo Source: Cooking for the Holidays ~ How to Make a Cupcake Pumpkin Cake

How to Make Owl Cupcakes

In many cities across the United States, children are gathering at their neighborhood bus stop waiting to board the school bus.  Back to school is fun for a lot of kids.  They look forward to seeing their friends again and to starting that new school year.  Some children are sorry their summer is over, while others have mixed emotions about school starting back again.

No matter what their attitude toward school, all children enjoy having treats waiting for them when they get home from their day spent in the classroom.  For that matter, we all enjoy a delicious treat at the end of our work day.  These owl cupcakes would be the perfect special treat for all of us.

How to Make Owl Cupcakes

Be wise and prepare these adorable owl cupcakes for an after school treat for your children.  They just might stop in the kitchen long enough to share the events of their day with you.  That is such an important opportunity for both students and parents, and we all certainly want to encourage our students to talk to us.  That is truly the real treat!

With a few simple store bought ingredients, these owl cupcakes are quick and easy to decorate.  Ellen and Aimee of "Like Mother Like Daughter" share their secret to making these awesome cupcakes.  

It is simply amazing what Fun Food can be made with Oreos, M&M's and a bit of creative thinking!  If you don't have time to bake, why not buy store-made chocolate cupcakes and a can of chocolate frosting to use for attaching the eyes, beak & ears.  It doesn't get any easier than that!  


Psst! .....  These Owl Cupcakes would also make great treats for the classroom parties throughout the school year.

 

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Recipe & Image Credit: 

Recipe by Ellen and Aimee of "Like Mother Like Daughter" ~ Owl Cupcakes

Firecracker Cupcakes for the 4th of July

Sweet & Crunchy Blog at OhNuts.com

In the last Fun Food post, I featured the fireworks cupcakes.  Now, we are going to take a look and consider making actual individual firecracker cupcakes just in time for the 4th of July!

There are really easy instructions with lots of photos shared on the Sweet & Crunchy blog at OhNuts which makes creating your own fireworks cupcakes a breeze.  Well easy that is, we might not want a breeze when playing with firecrackers.

These would truly be de"light"ful cupcakes to serve on the 4th of July.

The Fireworks Cupcakes

 Wilton 415-2315 Patriotic Cupcake Decorating KitCheck PriceBy selecting the right 4th of July cupcake liners for your cupcakes, you are already halfway finished decorating these cupcakes, but the colored marshmallow firecrackers really do make these cupcakes quite unique.  

You will be surprised at how easy it is to color your marshmallows.  The supplies you need to color your firecracker marshmallow are available at OhNuts.com.  It is not just red food coloring either.   A much tastier treat is used to color the marshmallows, but I shall let you discover that secret when you visit OhNuts.  It is simply amazing how they really do look like little firecrackers too! 

The Fireworks cupcakes would be perfect for a fourth of July party or to make as special treats for your family.  
 

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Recipe & Image Credit: 

  The original image, recipe, marshmallow coloring secret and decorating instructions can be found at OnNuts.com

Fireworks Cupcakes

Firework Cupcakes
from CulinaryGinger.com

Memorial Day celebrations are just around the corner and the 4th of July will be here before we know it.  These Fireworks Cupcakes would be fabulous treats for either holiday!

I am always looking for a colorful treat to serve on our patriotic days and these red, white and blue cupcakes would be absolutely perfect.  Plus, they are fast and easy to decorate.

Janette from CulinaryGinger.com shares her red velvet cupcake recipe as will as her frosting and decorating instructions.  She even tells us which Wilton piping tip to use in order to recreate the design you see on her firework cupcakes pictured here in this article.

Have a Cupcake Decorating Party

Children love taking part in preparing for a party or picnic.  These firework cupcakes would make the perfect way to let them participate.  

Memorial Day Firework Cupcakes
by CulinaryGinger

Since fireworks themselves are not exactly uniform in shape and size, these fireworks cupcakes would be ideal to make with kids.  No one would have to stress or strive for perfection.  You could even have a pre-party decorating party for them with a few of their friends and let them try their hand at decorating the cupcakes with the stripes of red, white and blue.   They might surprise you with their own unique design and you certainly will have created a memorable occasion just for them.  

Not only would you all have fun decorating the firework cupcakes, but the whole group of family and friends will have a delicious dessert for the actual patriotic picnic or party.

One last thought, be sure to have your camera ready when the kids start decorating.  You never know what "fireworks" might happen in your own kitchen that you will want to have forever documented in a scrapbook. 

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Recipe & Image Credit: 

  The original image, recipe and decorating instructions can be found at CulinaryGinger.com

Baseball Cupcakes

Baseball season is in full swing!

Whether you are a major league baseball fan or a little leaguer's mom searching for the perfect baseball celebration cupcakes, you will love these baseball cupcake selections!

Normally, I only feature one "fun food" per article, but I honestly could not choose a favorite myself.  Therefore, today I am sharing 3 choices and you decide which baseball cupcakes are the biggest hit and knock it out of the ballpark for you.

Baseball Cupcakes #1

Baseball Cupcakes Image & Instructions by Carrie on Worth Pinning

On Worth Pinning, Carrie gives us some great tips, tricks and instructions on decorating these really fantastic baseball cupcakes.

She gives the instructions for creating 3 different designs:  the baseball, the baseball and mitt, and the ball and bat design.  There is definitely something here for everyone!

I was most impressed with her easy instructions for creating the baseball mitt.  It is a lot easier than it looks, but it will require a wee bit of patience.  Because Carrie includes pictures, decorating these cupcakes would be pretty easy for anyone who is comfortable with the basics in cake or cupcake decorating.

These baseball cupcakes would actually be a great beginner decorator cupcake project!   A dozen or more cupcakes certainly allow for a lot of practice time.

Baseball Cupcakes #2 and #3

These baseball cupcakes require no instructions because the designs are actually created by the placement, or arrangement, of the iced cupcakes.  Even though there are no instructions, the images are linked to their site of origin.

It may not be easy to choose a favorite.  I know I couldn't!

You will probably want to choose one for this weeks celebration and bookmark this article so you can come back for the next celebration selection.

I am sure you will want to serve them all before the baseball season is over.

Children love specialty cakes and cupcakes.  Moms enjoy creating party treats their children will be proud to say, "my mom made that!".

I think any of these baseball cupcakes will be a home run with the entire team.

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Luau Cupcakes Recipe

Summer break is drawing to a close even though we still have a few months of hot weather ahead.  Many of the children are already back in school, but that doesn't mean we can't have a final summer party before they really have to get back down to work, or perhaps a back to school party.  What better way to end the summer break than with a Luau filled will fun, friends and special treats.   

Sometimes the simplest treats to create, make the biggest impact at a party.   That would be the case with these fabulous Luau Cupcakes Created by Diane.   These cupcakes are so easy to make, yet they are perfect for a Luau.  This toasted coconut covered cupcake topped with pineapples and cherries capture the essence of Hawaii in a wonderfully tasty treat. 

The Luau Cupcakes Recipe

You may think you can replicate this cupcake by simply looking at the picture, but I assure you, Diane does share a few tricks to make these cupcakes more than a simple cupcake.  Be sure to take note of the cake mix substitutions and her advice about the toasted coconut.  You can find the complete recipe and instructions for Diane's Luau cupcakes on her site Created by Diane.

How to Toast Coconut

Toasting coconut is easy, but does require a bit of patience to achieve that lovely brown toasted shade without burning the coconut.  It takes about 10 minutes to toast coconut in a skillet and you will need to constantly stir it.  Keep it moving to keep it from burning.  There is no need to add any oil or liquid to the skillet.  Only the coconut!

Here is a video that I found on Youtube that shows you the "real time" process for toasting coconut.

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Recipe & Image Credit: 

Luau Cupcakes Recipe  by Diane, author of Created by Diane

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

It is spring, and my mind automatically goes to flowers!  My hands and feet have a tendency to follow where my mind leads.  Therefore, I found myself making Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes.

These beautiful spring flower cupcakes are really very easy to make.  With a few easy to find ingredients, a dozen or so ready to decorate cupcakes, stencils and a knife, anyone can make these flower cupcakes that look fantastic for any party or special occasion.

How to Make Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

I have published a step by step tutorial with tons of pictures on exactly how to make these Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes, and I invite you all to mosey on over there and start cutting marshmallows and designing flowers today.

These flower cupcakes really will brighten any room and they look quite lovely on the dining room table.  However, I must warn you.  They don't last any longer than real cut flowers.

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Step by Step Tutorial & Image Credit:  Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes  by Sylvestermouse

Fast & Easy Spooky Spider Cupcakes for Halloween

I love featuring fast and easy cupcakes that we can all make.  I especially love them when the children can help with the creative fun from our kitchens. 

These Spooky Spider Cupcakes are not only fast and easy, but they would be adorable for any Halloween party or as a special treat for our favorite trick or treaters.


Spooky Spider Cupcakes 

Kraft Food, via My Food & Family, provides use with an easy step by step pictorial tutorial to create our own Spooky Spider Cupcakes.  With such delicious ingredients, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with every generation.  Doesn't everybody love Oreos and M&M's?  Plus, her pudding blend in the cupcakes sounds like a super special delight.

Yes, these cupcakes will be an awesome addition to my Halloween table, and yours too!

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Recipe & Image Credit:  Spooky Spider Cupcakes by MyFoodandFamily.com

Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Spring and summer just make me think of root beer floats, which were a huge part of my childhood days.  Today, they evoke memories of floating down the river or summer day special treats.

Now, if I could just think of a way to keep them from melting!   

Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Actually, a good friend has done that very thing for me. 

Diana Wenzel has given us a whole new twist on the traditional root beer float by offering us recipes and presentation suggestions for Root Beer Float Cupcakes that look and sound temptingly delicious.  

My personal favorite tip from RenaissanceWoman2010 is how to make a delicious root beer butter cream frosting.  You simply can't go wrong with butter cream frosting and as she says, "It actually looks like the froth you get on a root beer float beverage."

These Root Beer Float Cupcakes are sure to be a hit at our summer parties and celebrations!

 

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Recipe & Image Credit:  Recipe for Root Beer Float Cupcakes by Diana Wenzel

Panda Cupcakes

Cupcakes Made by Sylvestermouse & Daugher

Today on Fun Food, I want to share my all time favorite cupcakes!  

Panda Cupcakes are perfect for anytime, any occasion, any birthday, or just for the pure fun of creating a fun food masterpiece.

I first made these Panda cupcakes several years ago with my daughter. We had a blast working together and even more fun serving this adorable cupcakes to our family and friends. Everyone loved them. Not only are they adorable, they are also delicious!

 

How to Make Panda Cupcakes

Oh, and did I tell you they are really easy to make!   By combining and decorating two cupcakes, one small and one large, you get the adorable panda shape.  Oreo cookies provide the perfect way to create the panda's paws.

Panda Cupcake Faces by Sylvestermouse

Each cupcake is unique because you a are giving each one their own face with a few dabs of decorating gel.  But, they are all adorable!  They make you want to hug them instead of eat them.

If you are looking for a cupcake that is fabulous, yet easy, adorable and fun, these Panda Cupcakes simply cannot be beat.  They are perfect for a child's birthday party, a classroom party, or simply created for your family.

I highly recommend letting children help you decorate these panda cupcakes.  They can easily add the chocolate chips for the nose and eyes even if they are not old enough to handle the decorating gel.    This also gives you the opportunity to teach children about working in the kitchen.  Baking cupcakes together is a great way to introduce them to the world of baking.  With the Panda cupcakes, you might even get the chance to teach them how to correct or cover decorating mistakes.  Kids love being included when creating Fun Food!

For a step by step tutorial, visit:  How to Decorate Panda Cupcakes by Cynthia on Cooking for the Holidays

Bird Nest Cupcakes

These Bird Nest Cupcakes are adorable and perfect for Easter! 

I have always loved bringing my children into the kitchen for a bit of creative food fun.   

The Bird Nest Cupcake is such a simple cupcake to create and one the children can actually help decorate.  I do love simplicity!

Step by step instructions, with photos, 
are included in the article,  
Bird Nest Cupcakes by MissMerFaery 

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Image Credit: Bird Nest Cupcakes

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Visit: Bird Nest Cupcakes by MissMerFaery.

Easy Stenciled Cupcakes for Fall

Stenciled cupcakes are the perfect fast festive food!

As we head into the holidays, we are constantly looking for a festive food that will be quick and easy. 

In very little time and 3 easy steps, you can create beautiful fall stenciled cupcakes suitable for any holiday party or gathering, even Thanksgiving dinner!  

By baking "no frosting" cupcakes or filled cupcakes, decorating cupcakes is a cinch. Simply follow the directions on "Easy Stenciled Cupcakes for Fall" and in a very short time, you will have lovely stenciled cupcakes.  


Get ready to have a lot of fun stenciling cupcakes for fall!   
  

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Image Credit:  Easy Stenciled Cupcakes for Fall photo featured above is from the article below.


Visit:  Easy Stenciled Cupcakes for Fall written by Sylvestermouse

VAMPIRE HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES

Creative and Easy Vampire Cupcakes!

Halloween is such a fun time of the year and there are so many great ideas for Halloween fun food.  

I recently discovered a unique idea and recipe published by ChineseKitesforKids on Squidoo.  I simply had to share it with everyone!  I love these "blood" filled cupcakes which is achieved by swirling red tinted white cake mix into the dark cake mix before baking.  Oh, be sure to check out her alternate way to decorate the cupcake tops :)


This is truly an awesome idea!  It is so simple and sure to evoke the desired response from your family and guests.   
  

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Image Credit:  Easy Halloween Cupcake Ideas photo featured above is from the article below.


Visit:  Easy Halloween Cupcake Ideas written by ChineseKitesforKids

BAKE A RAINBOW CUPCAKE

Fill the day with color and beauty with these awesome Rainbow Cupcakes!

Rainbow Cupcakes would brighten any day and The_Party_Animal has provided really easy directions to make our own rainbow!  These cupcakes would be perfect for any event, birthday, or party and are sure to put a smile on every face.
 

Instructions for creating these awesome Rainbow Cupcakes are provided in this article:
How to Make Rainbow Cupcakes 

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Image Credit:  OurBestBites.com via How to Make Rainbow Cupcakes by The_Party_Animal

How to Make Invader Zim Gir Cupcakes

Some things are so cute and so easy, that I am rendered speechless when I first see them.  Trust me!  That is how you are going to feel too when you see how easy it is to make these adorable GIR Cupcakes by Andreaberrios.

Everyone loves Invader Zim and what would be better than GIR Cupcakes for any party, but especially a child's birthday party! Ok, let me be honest. My son is grown, but these cupcakes will be perfect for his next birthday party :) 

Just don't tell him okay. I want it to be a secret!

Step by step instructions,  
are included in the article,  
Invader Zim Gir Cupcake Ideas   

Andrea's original article was published on Squidoo, a writer platform that has since shut down.  However, here is a copy of AndreaBerrios original instructions:

 

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Image Credit and Article: Invader Zim Gir Cupcake Ideas by Andreaberrios.

How to Decorate Snowman Cupcakes

Are you looking for an easy winter or holiday cupcake?  These Snowman Cupcakes are perfect for any kid’s party, school party, Christmas party, holiday party or any special occasion during the winter months. 

Everyone loves snowmen and these snowman cupcakes will certainly fit any occasion you may be planning or attending this year. Not only are these snowmen cupcakes appropriate for any party, they are adorable and delicious!

These Snowman cupcakes are also easy to make and fun to decorate. You may even want to host a snowman cupcake decorating party!


Step by step instructions, with photos, 
are included in the article,  
How to Decorate Snowman Cupcakes 

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Visit: Snowman Cupcakes by Sylvestermouse.

How to Decorate Horse Cupcakes

These horse cupcakes are adorable and 
so much fun to make! 

Your will be delighted to watch 
each horse cupcake take on a 
personality of it's own when
you are decorating these works 
of fun food art.

My children are certainly crazy about them.  They even help decorate the horses.  It takes a pretty steady hand to dot the eyes and nose, but otherwise children can help with the horse hair and body.  They also love dunking the horse face to make it white!  I'm not sharing all the secrets here.   You will need to visit the actual published instruction article to find out all of the details on how to make horse cupcakes.

Step by step instructions, with photos, 
are included in the article,  
How to Decorate Horse Cupcakes 

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Image Credit: Horse Cupcake Magnet

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Visit: How to Decorate Horse Cupcakes by Sylvestermouse.