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These Easy Ladybug Cupcakes Are The Cutest Valentine Cupcakes

These Easy Ladybug Cupcakes Are The Cutest Valentine Cupcakes

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If you’re looking for an easy Valentine cupcake idea to make with kids look no further than these adorable and easy Ladybug Cupcakes!

We were bit by the love bug, so of course had to bake some! These simple ladybug cupcakes are so cute and so much fun for the whole family to decorate on Valentine’s Day! To keep your bake simple, make a large batch of plain Valentine cupcakes in advance so that you have them on hand when everyone is ready to decorate! 

These Valentine cupcake treats are perfect to bring to the class or Valentine party with friends and family! 

Ladybug Cupcakes - Valentine Cupcakes

Ladybug Cupcakes - Valentine Cupcakes

Ladybug Cupcakes - Valentine Cupcakes 

Are these ladybug cupcakes easy to make with kids? 

Yes they are! If you watch the video in this post, my 4 year old son @DashBakesTheGreats shows how easy these Valentine cupcakes are to make as a decorative and sweet Valentine dessert! Make sure to check out his baking Instagram @DashBakesTheGreats for more kids baking inspiration and ideas!

What inspired these Valentine cupcakes? 

We were inspired by a photo we found on a stock website used in a round-up of Valentine cupcakes! There was no recipe attached to these lovebug cupcakes so we decided to make our own!

How do you make ladybug cupcakes?

You will need plain unfrosted cupcakes (buy or make your own either store-bought mix or from scratch, whatever you prefer!). Then all you need is to create the ladybug features which you can do easily with pink, red and white fondant. Add googly candy eyes and Valentine sprinkles to finish the look! 

Ladybug Cupcakes – Ingredients: 

  • Plain chocolate cupcakes
  • Pink, white and red fondant
  • circle cookie cutter 3″
  • Candy googly eyes
  • Valentine sprinkles
  • White frosting gel (the kind you write letter with)

Ladybug Cupcakes - Valentine Cupcakes

Ladybug Cupcakes - Valentine Cupcakes

Ladybug Cupcakes - Valentine Cupcakes

INSTRUCTIONS

Ladybug Cupcakes

Agnes Hsu
If you're looking for an easy Valentine cupcake idea to make with kids look no further than these adorable and easy Ladybug Cupcakes!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • Plain chocolate cupcakes
  • Pink, white and red fondant
  • cookie cutter 3 inch wide
  • Candy googly eyes
  • Valentine sprinkles
  • White frosting gel (the kind you write letter with) 

Instructions
 

  • Cut out fondant circles in red, white and red with a round cookie cutter, then cut the circles in half.
  • Place the halved circles on top of the chocolate cupcakes, fanning them out so they resembel ladybug wings. If they don't stick well to the cupcakes, add a bit of the forsting gel and lightly press down.
  • Use dabs of frosting gel to add the Valentine sprinkles on top of the wings.
  • Use the frosting gel to add two googly eyes to the cupcake part.

Video

Keyword ladybug cupcakes, valentine cupcakes
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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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