Best 4 Kitty Cat Cupcakes Recipes

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Kitty cat cupcakes are an adorable and delicious treat that are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Not only are they fun to look at, but they're also surprisingly easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these adorable kitty cat cupcakes that are the perfect addition to any party or special occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

KITTY CAT CUPCAKES



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On a bake sale table or alone at home, these feline treats won't last nine lives! The cute candy faces will catch attention fast...and the tasty orange-coconut cake from Doris Barb if El Dorado, Kansas will have folks snatching seconds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2/3 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
4 eggs, separated
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows (about 50)
1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Assorted M&M's
1 piece red shoestring licorice, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Chocolate sprinkles
About 9 vanilla wafers
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition. , In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar 1 tablespoon at a time on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter with coconut. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, egg white and salt. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 12-18 minutes. Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add marshmallow and vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Frost cupcakes. , Arrange M&M's for eyes and nose, licorice for mouth and sprinkles for whiskers. For ears, cut wafers into quarters with a serrated knife; place two on each cupcake, rounded side down. Sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR YOUR CAT



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This is a fun recipe for a tuna fish birthday cake you can make for your favorite cat!

Provided by Nate Bartlett

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg white
⅛ teaspoon shredded mild Cheddar cheese
4 peeled, cooked shrimp

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 muffin tin cups with cooking spray.
  • Combine tuna, flour, egg white, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Fill prepared muffin cups equally with mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Garnish cakes with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 96 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CAT CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Cat Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chocolate chips
6 thin pretzel twists, loops broken off (loops will resemble candy canes)
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles (sprinkles)
1 (16 ounce) can vanilla frosting
green food coloring paste (icing)
12 unfrosted cupcakes
1 1/2 cups canned milk chocolate frosting
12 chocolate Hershey chocolate kisses
1 package yellow decorating frosting

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a small bowl in microwave as bag directs.
  • For cat's tails, dip pretzel loops in chocolate, remove excess, place on lined baking sheet and sprinkle with Jimmies.
  • Refrigerate until needed.
  • Spoon 1 Tbsp vanilla frosting into a small ziptop bag; set aside.
  • Tint rest grass-green with the food color.
  • Frost top of cupcakes with green frosting.
  • For each cupcake: Insert a tail into frosting at top right, letting part of tail extend over the side.
  • Reserve 1 tsp chocolate frosting.
  • Spoon rest into a small ziptop bag.
  • Snip 1/4inch off corner and pipe cat's body (like a large"C") and legs.
  • Press point of chocolate Kiss into frosting for head.
  • Snip tiny tip off corner of bag with vanilla frosting- pipe whiskers.
  • Pipe eyes with yellow icing Dip a toothpick into reserved chocolate frosting; use to make cat's ears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 166.4, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 46.4, Protein 1.2

BLACK CAT CUPCAKES



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If a black cat crosses your path, we hope it's one of these cute chocolaty creations. This time-saving recipe relies on a boxed cake mix and a can of prepared frosting jazzed up with simple cookie and candy decorations. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 can (16 ounces) dark chocolate frosting
12 Oreo cookies, quartered
Assorted candies: M&M's, black licorice, Runts and Starburst

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes, filling paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Using a star tip, frost tops of cupcakes. Insert two cookie pieces into each for ears, splitting Oreos if desired to expose filling. Decorate faces as desired with assorted candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your cupcakes the best flavor and texture. If possible, use organic ingredients to avoid pesticides and other chemicals.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Baking is a science, and precise measurements are essential for success. Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients, especially the flour and sugar.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make your cupcakes light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full: This will prevent the cupcakes from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time: Check the recipe carefully for the baking time and temperature. Overbaking will make the cupcakes dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Kitty cat cupcakes are a fun and delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these cupcakes at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to have success.

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