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Whip up some super fun fish cupcakes in a jiffy with a simple cake mix, colorful frosting, and playful candy toppings. Kids are going to love these cute and yummy sea-themed treats!
Are you looking for an adorable and fun ocean treat that will make a splash at your next event? Look no further than these Easy Fish Cupcakes. This fish snack can make any occasion feel like a day at the beach.
These colorful cupcakes are incredibly simple to make. You can use a store-bought cake mix and frosting, which means you can whip up these cuties in no time! Add some colorful candy for the fish scales and candy eyes to bring these underwater creatures to life.
Fish Cupcakes – Ingredients
- *Your favorite cake mix (plus the ingredients listed on the box)
- *Store-bought frosting
- Gel food coloring in various colors
- Colorful candy for the scales and mouth (like Skittles or M&Ms)
- Candy eyes
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
*you can make your own cupcakes and frosting using your favorite homemade recipe instead of a mix
Instructions:
- Bake the cupcakes: Start by baking your cupcakes. Prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box. Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners, fill them about two-thirds of the way with the batter, and bake as directed. Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: While your cupcakes are cooling, use your gel food coloring to color your frosting any color(s) you want. Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, spread the frosting generously on each cupcake. You can even try to make swirls like waves!
- Add the candy scales: Now it’s time for the fun part – decorating! Take your colorful candy and place on the sides of your cupcake to make them look like fish scales.
- Attach the candy eyes: Next, place a candy eyes on each cupcake. Press gently into the frosting to make sure they stick.
- Create a cute mouth: Use two candies in the same color to make a puckery mouth.
- Final touches: Get creative with the presentation! You could sprinkle some edible glitter or sugar crystals to represent the sparkling ocean.
Final Thoughts
And voilà, you have your adorable fish cupcakes! These fun and easy-to-make treats will have kids “oohing” and “aahing” in no time. They’re perfect for an ocean themed birthday party, school event, or just a fun baking session with the kids.
Feel to experiment with different candies and decorations to make your fish cupcakes unique. This baking project is such a fun way to involve your children in the decoration process, turning it into a fun, family-friendly activity.
Happy baking, and enjoy your adventure under the sea!
Fish Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- Your favorite cake mix (plus the ingredients listed on the box)
- Store-bought frosting
- Gel food coloring in various colors
- Colorful candy for the scales and mouth (like Skittles or M&Ms)
- Candy eyes
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes: Start by baking your cupcakes. Prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box. Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners, fill them about two-thirds of the way with the batter, and bake as directed. Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: While your cupcakes are cooling, use your gel food coloring to color your frosting any color(s) you want. Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, spread the frosting generously on each cupcake. You can even try to make swirls like waves!
- Add the candy scales: Now it's time for the fun part - decorating! Take your colorful candy and place on the sides of your cupcake to make them look like fish scales.
- Attach the candy eyes: Next, place a candy eyes on each cupcake. Press gently into the frosting to make sure they stick.
- Create a cute mouth: Use two candies in the same color to make a puckery mouth.
- Final touches: Get creative with the presentation! You could sprinkle some edible glitter or sugar crystals to represent the sparkling ocean.
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Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.
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