Graduation Cupcakes
Celebrate your loved one with these Graduation Cupcakes. Make these cupcakes with their school colors for a fun graduation topper cupcake.
Servings: 24
Calories: 256kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE CUPCAKES:
- 1 pkg White Cake Mix
- *Ingredients to prepare the cupcakes based on the package instructions
- 24 Mini Peanut Butter Cups unwrapped
- 24 Chocolate Square Candies
- 24 Red M&Ms
- Peel-apart String Licorice separated and cut into 3 inch pieces
- Brown Decorating Gel
FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 2 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Clear Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcakes based on the package instructions and allow them to cool completely before decorating the cupcakes.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until combined and smooth. Then add in the milk and vanilla extract and mix for 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Pipe the frosting onto each of the cupcakes.
- Place a mini peanut butter cup upside down on top of each frosted cupcake. Use the brown decorating gel to act as “glue” to attach a chocolate square on top of each peanut butter cup.
- Then pinch the end of the string licorice to flatten it out and use the gel to place it to the center of the chocolate square and place a red M&M on top of the end of the licorice.
- Let the decorating gel completely and then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
I used Ghirardelli Chocolate Square but any squares will work great.
You can use pre-made frosting to save more time on this recipe if you prefer.
Store the leftover cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
