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Butterfly Cupcakes

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These butterfly cupcakes are colorful, cheerful treats decorated with green frosting, pretzel wings, and candy details. Perfect for birthdays, spring parties, baby showers, or fun baking projects with kids, they combine fluffy cupcakes with crunchy and creamy textures.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups vanilla buttercream frosting
  • Green gel food coloring
  • 24 white chocolate-covered pretzels
  • 24 chocolate wafer sticks or thin pretzel sticks
  • 1/2 cup colorful chocolate candies
  • Green sprinkles, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
  9. Mix green gel food coloring into the buttercream frosting until evenly colored.
  10. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a grass tip and pipe frosting onto each cupcake.
  11. Insert two white chocolate-covered pretzels into the frosting to form butterfly wings.
  12. Add colorful chocolate candies in the center for the butterfly body.
  13. Place chocolate wafer sticks or pretzel sticks as antennae.
  14. Decorate with green sprinkles if desired and serve.

Notes

  • Store-bought cupcakes can be used to save time.
  • Buttercream frosting works best for holding decorations securely.
  • Mini cupcakes are great for bite-sized party treats.
  • Use jelly beans, candy pearls, or marshmallows for different decoration styles.
  • Add lemon or orange zest for a citrus flavor variation.
  • Store decorated cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Allow refrigerated cupcakes to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Plain cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months before decorating.

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