BUTTERFLY CUPCAKES

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Just in time for May 11 this year come these delicate butterfly confections from Sayreville, New Jersey subscriber Adeline Piscitelle. "They aren't difficult at all to shape," she assure. "They've been a favorite in our family for years. Now, I make them for my grandchildren."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup milk
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
40 pieces red and/or black shoestring licorice (2 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour to cream mixture alternately with milk. , Fill greased muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Cut off the top fourth of each cupcake; cut the slices in half. Spoon 1 tablespoon pie filling onto each cupcake. Place two halves upside down on top of filling for wings. Insert two pieces of licorice for antennae.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Caleb Alvarez
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I'm going to have to try making these cupcakes for my next party.


Omegoat
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These cupcakes are a work of art.


Rock Boss
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I'm not sure I have the skills to make these cupcakes, but I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Damira Bernard
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These cupcakes look so delicious. I'm going to have to try making them soon.


Asmaul hosna Hasna
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I can't wait to try making these cupcakes with my kids.


Dr Alpha
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These cupcakes are also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Alina Petrovici
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These cupcakes are perfect for a spring or summer party.


Mark Alexander Gaw Dalzell
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These cupcakes are a great way to add a touch of whimsy to any party.


Katy Tickle
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Overall, I thought these cupcakes were very good. I would definitely make them again.


Success Oghenekaro
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I would recommend using a different frosting recipe. The one that came with the recipe was a bit too runny.


Prodip bormon
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Jubilee Achufusi
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I made these cupcakes for my sister's birthday and she loved them. She said they were the best cupcakes she had ever had.


Rob Samuel
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These cupcakes are so beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Itz Raju
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great.


Asif Nadeem
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These cupcakes were a big hit at my granddaughter's baby shower. Everyone raved about how cute they were.


Lalchan Khan (মিঃ লালচান)
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My kids had a lot of fun helping me make these cupcakes. They loved decorating the butterfly wings.


Joshua Calix
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These cupcakes were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Christian Arndt
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I love how these cupcakes turned out! The butterfly wings are so delicate and pretty.


Sarju Ali
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These butterfly cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.


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