Best 2 Jungle Animal Cupcakes Recipes
In the realm of imaginative baking, where creativity and whimsy collide, there exists a delightful confection that captures the essence of the untamed jungle: jungle animal cupcakes. These adorable treats are not just ordinary cupcakes; they are edible masterpieces that transport you to a world of vibrant colors, playful shapes, and delectable flavors. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of imagination, you can create a menagerie of jungle animals that will charm and delight both children and adults alike. So, gather your baking supplies, unleash your inner artist, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you with a batch of irresistibly cute and delicious jungle animal cupcakes.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
JUNGLE ANIMAL CUPCAKES
Lions and tigers, oh my! Create a jungle of decorating activities by making kids' favorite animals.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Decorate cupcakes to make 6 lions, 6 tigers, 6 monkeys and 6 zebras.
- In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup chocolate frosting with black food color to make black frosting. Place in resealable plastic freezer bag; cut small tip off 1 corner of bag. Use black frosting to decorate lions, tigers, monkeys and zebras (steps 3 through 7).
- Lions and Tigers: In medium bowl, mix 1 cup vanilla frosting with enough yellow and red food colors to make orange. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon orange frosting with 3 tablespoons white vanilla frosting to make lighter orange for muzzles. Frost 12 cupcakes with darker orange frosting. For muzzle, spread or pipe small circle of lighter orange frosting on each cupcake.
- For lions, place caramel corn around edges of cupcakes for mane. For eyes, add brown baking bits. For whiskers, break about 1/2-inch pieces off each end of pretzel sticks and insert in cupcakes. For ears, add cereal pieces. Using black frosting, pipe on mouth and nose.
- For tigers, use black frosting to pipe on stripes, nose and mouth. For eyes, add brown baking bits. For ears, add gumdrop halves.
- Monkeys: Frost 6 cupcakes with chocolate frosting. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon chocolate frosting and 2 tablespoons vanilla frosting to make light brown. For muzzle, spread or pipe circle of light brown on each cupcake that starts in middle and extends to edge; pipe small tuft of hair on opposite edge. For each eye, attach brown baking bit to marshmallow half with frosting; place on cupcakes. With black frosting, pipe on nose and mouth. For ears, add mints.
- Zebras: Cut small horizontal slit in top of 6 cupcakes near edge of paper cup. Insert edge of vanilla wafer cookie into each slit to create elongated face, adding small amount of vanilla frosting to cookie before inserting to help stick. Frost cupcakes with vanilla frosting. For muzzles, frost cookies with black frosting. With black frosting, pipe on stripes and mane. Add brown baking bits for nostrils and eyes. For ears, add black gumdrop halves, cut sides down.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g
JUNGLE ANIMAL CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by rejadez
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Decorate cupcakes to make 6 lions, 6 tigers, 6 monkeys and 6 zebras. 2. In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup chocolate frosting with black food color to make black frosting. Place in resealable food-storage plastic freezer bag; cut small tip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Will use black frosting to decorate lions, tigers, monkeys and zebras. 3. Lions and Tigers: In medium bowl, mix 1 cup vanilla frosting with enough yellow and red food colors to make orange. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon orange frosting with 3 tablespoons white vanilla frosting to make lighter orange for muzzles. Frost 12 cupcakes with darker orange frosting. For muzzle, spread or pipe small circle of lighter orange frosting on each cupcake. 4. For lions, place caramel corn around edges of cupcakes for mane. For eyes, add brown baking bits. For whiskers, break about 1/2-inch pieces off each end of pretzel sticks and insert in cupcakes. For ears, add cereal pieces. Using black frosting, pipe on mouth and nose. 5. For tigers, use black frosting to pipe on stripes, nose and mouth. For eyes, add brown baking bits. For ears, add gumdrop halves. 6. Monkeys: Frost 6 cupcakes with chocolate frosting. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon chocolate frosting and 2 tablespoons vanilla frosting to make light brown. For muzzle, spread or pipe circle of light brown on each cupcake that starts in middle and extends to edge; pipe small tuft of hair on opposite edge. For each eye, attach brown baking bit to marshmallow half with frosting; place on cupcakes. With black frosting, pipe on nose and mouth. For ears, add mints. 7. Zebras: Cut small horizontal slit in top of 6 cupcakes near edge of paper cup. Insert edge of vanilla wafer cookie into each slit to create elongated face, adding small amount of vanilla frosting to cookie before inserting to help stick. Frost cupcakes with vanilla frosting. For muzzles, frost cookies with black frosting. With black frosting, pipe on stripes and mane. Add brown baking bits for nostrils and eyes. For ears, add black gumdrop halves, cut sides down.
Tips:
- Bake cupcakes ahead of time: Cupcakes can be baked up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. When ready to decorate, bring cupcakes to room temperature before frosting.
- Make frosting ahead of time: Frosting can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to use, bring frosting to room temperature and whip until smooth.
- Use a piping bag to decorate: A piping bag makes it easy to create detailed designs on your cupcakes. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
- Don't overfill the cupcakes: Fill cupcake liners no more than 2/3 full. Overfilling can cause cupcakes to overflow and bake unevenly.
- Bake cupcakes at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking cupcakes is 350°F (175°C). Baking cupcakes at a higher temperature will cause them to brown too quickly and may result in dry cupcakes.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting: Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store cupcakes properly: Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze frosted cupcakes for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These jungle animal cupcakes are a fun and easy way to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different animals, from lions and tigers to monkeys and elephants. So get creative and have fun!
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