Try this Butterfly Cupcakes Recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 139.29619230528 g
- Cholesterol 517.076048208994 mg
- Fat 274.393133919348 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 15.5815971673379 g
- Saturated Fat 127.851046086305 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (846g)
- Sodium 1738.91966869167 mg
- Sugar 139.29619230528 g
- Trans Fat 14.4765315790817 g
- Calories 3024 calories
Step-by-step
- Bake cupcakes according to box directions.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool.
- Cream butter in a medium bowl
- Slowly add in the powdered sugar, and milk as needed, until everything is incorporated and frosting is right consistency.
- Add several drops of color and whip a few more minutes to get even color.
- Roughly ice cupcakes to resemble grass.
- Place 4 M&Ms on center of cupcake slightly on edge and overlapping to make head and body.
- Cut 2 small pieces of edible easter grass to make antennae.
- Place 2 Flipz pretzels to make wings.
Cooling cupcakes on a wire rack prevents moisture from condensing on the bottom liners, ensuring a stable foundation for heavy frosting. Boxed cake batters typically require 18 to 22 minutes in a 350-degree oven. Insert a wooden toothpick into the exact center of the middle cupcake; withdrawal must yield zero wet batter crumbs for proper doneness.
Achieving Stable Buttercream and Assembly
Creaming butter continuously for five minutes before adding powdered sugar incorporates crucial air volume for spreadability. Sift four cups of powdered sugar through a fine-mesh sieve prior to mixing to eliminate gritty lumps that clog piping tips. Whip the green food coloring into the buttercream on medium speed for an additional two minutes to distribute pigments evenly without breaking the emulsion. Position white chocolate covered pretzels at a 45-degree angle immediately after frosting so the candies anchor securely before the fat sets.
Storage and Leftover Management
Cupcakes decorated with candy components maintain structural integrity for up to 24 hours when stored in a single layer inside an airtight container at room temperature. Refrigeration softens the chocolate wings and causes moisture degradation in the baked crumb. Consume leftovers within 48 hours for optimal texture, keeping containers away from direct sunlight to prevent the buttercream from melting.
