KITTY CAT CUPCAKES
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
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.
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Nice Zingi
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Tshepiso Motaung
[email protected]These cupcakes are adorable!
Sardar Dogar
[email protected]I'm not sure how I feel about the chocolate frosting. I might try a different flavor next time.
Pioshi pioshi
[email protected]These cupcakes look like they would be a lot of fun to make with kids.
Surjan Khatri
[email protected]I love the idea of using Oreos for the ears. So creative!
Duressy Duressy
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect treat for a kitty cat-themed party!
Fashion Adishan I S
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
SYED AQIB
[email protected]These cupcakes are so cute! I can't wait to try them.
Rappyjay Da weapon
[email protected]The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes themselves were delicious.
Ylli Vija
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cupcakes were surprisingly easy to make. And they were a big hit with my friends!
Dotun David
[email protected]The cupcakes turned out great! The kids loved them!
Laylah Freeman
[email protected]These kitty cat cupcakes were a hit with my kids! They loved the cute design and the delicious chocolate flavor. I also appreciated how easy they were to make. I'll definitely be making these again.