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July 23, 2018 · 13 Comments

88 Creative Cupcake Decorating Ideas For Kids

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My daughter loves making cupcakes. It’s something we have done together since she was very young. Today we are sharing 88 of the best cupcake decorating ideas for kids. These fun and easy to make cupcakes for kids include tons of flavors and themes I’m sure you will love!

Penguin cupcakes.

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Contents

  • EASY CUPCAKE RECIPES FOR KIDS
  • TASTY CUPCAKE FLAVOURS
  • THEMED CUPCAKE DECORATING IDEAS
    • Animal Cupcake Designs
    • Holiday Themed Cupcakes
    • Food and Nature Themed Cupcakes
    • Disney Themed Cupcakes
    • More Character Cupcakes
    • Items to help with Creative Cupcake Ideas

EASY CUPCAKE RECIPES FOR KIDS

Baking is a fun activity for kids and it’s educational! Children are able to develop their cognitive skills and engage the imagination as they try out new themed cupcakes and recipes. They can also learn about basic maths and measurements while helping you bake.

Being creative and having fun with food can be an enjoyable experience for little ones, and sparking the imagination is such an important part of child development. 

Decorations for Valentine's Day cupcakes.

Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Imagination is the door to possibilities. It is where creativity, ingenuity, and thinking outside the box begin for child development.

As a qualified Kindergarten teacher and a mother, I really do value the imagination and I know that these cupcake decorating ideas are a wonderful way for children to develop creativity.  

TASTY CUPCAKE FLAVOURS

Let’s start with a list of cupcake flavors to get you thinking! Of course you could make vanilla or chocolate, but there are so many different cupcake flavours you can try when decorating cupcakes with kids. 

Cupcakes with icing and blackberries on top.

Here are just a few of the flavours you might enjoy testing out:

  • Banana Caramel
  • Banana Nutella
  • Banana Pudding
  • Berries & Cream
  • Black Forest
  • Blackberry Lemon
  • Carrot Cake
  • Chocolate Chip
  • Chocolate Raspberry
  • Chocolate Toffee
  • Cinnamon
  • Coconut
  • Coffee
  • Funfetti
  • Key Lime
  • Lemon
  • Lemon Blueberry
  • Lemon Lavender
  • Lemon Passion Fruit
  • Mint Chocolate
  • Mocha
  • Oreo
  • Peanut Butter
  • Peppermint
  • Pumpkin
  • Raspberry Lemonade
  • Red Velvet
  • Salted Caramel 
  • Snickerdoodle
  • Strawberry
  • S’mores
  • Tropical Mango
  • Watermelon
  • White Chocolate

THEMED CUPCAKE DECORATING IDEAS

Any time of year, for any occasion, cupcakes are a good idea. We’ve got everything from pineapple themed cupcakes to Christmas themed cupcakes. 

Father Christmas cupcakes on a plate with candy canes.

And while these ideas are a great place to start, if you use your imagination, you can come up with unlimited cupcake decorating ideas for kids. Think about your child’s interests, an upcoming holiday, or a party theme.

Any of these themed cupcake ideas are fantastic for kids birthday cupcakes, or for a cupcake decorating party! 

Animal Cupcake Designs

  • Bumble Bee Cupcakes
  • Crab Cupcakes
  • Crocodile / Alligator Cupcakes
  • Groundhog Cupcakes
  • Octopus Cupcakes
  • Peacock Cupcakes
Peacock themed cupcakes.
  • Penguin Cupcakes
  • Polar Bear Cupcakes
  • Sheep Easter Cupcakes
  • Unicorn Cupcakes 
Unicorn cupcakes.

Holiday Themed Cupcakes

  • Love Bug Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
  • Valentine Emoji Cupcakes
  • Valentines Cupcakes
  • 4th July Uncle Sam Cupcakes
  • Patriotic Pinwheel Cupcakes
Patriotic Pinwheel Cupcakes.
  • Autumn Fall Cupcakes
  • Glowing Eyeball Halloween Themed Cupcakes
  • Purple Monster Cupcakes
  • Pumpkin Cupcakes
  • Mummy Cupcakes
  • Witch Hat Cupcakes
  • Vampire Cupcakes
  • Gravestone Cupcakes
  • Frankenstein Cupcakes
Frankenstein cupcake decorating ideas for kids.
  • Snowman Cupcakes
  • Santa Cupcakes
  • Christmas Tree Cupcakes
  • Reindeer Cupcakes

Food and Nature Themed Cupcakes

  • Apple Tree Cupcakes
  • Carrot Cupcakes
Carrot decorated cupcakes for Easter.
  • Lollipop Flower Cupcakes
  • Luau Pineapple Cupcakes
  • Luaua-Themed Cupcakes
  • Pineapple Cupcakes
  • Rainbow Cupcakes
  • Sunflower Cupcakes
  • Two Peas in a Pod Cupcakes
  • Watermelon Themed Cupcakes

Disney Themed Cupcakes

  • Beauty and the Beast Themed Cupcakes
  • Elsa Frozen Cupcakes
  • Little Mermaid Under the Sea Cupcakes
The Little Mermaid themed cupcakes with ocean colors and a fork.
  • Lion King Cupcakes
  • Moana Cupcakes
  • Rapunzel Cupcakes

More Character Cupcakes

Captain America themed cupcakes.
  • Captain America Cupcakes
  • Cat in the Hat Cupcakes
  • Dr Seuss Themed Cupcakes
  • Clown Cupcakes
  • Emoji Poop Cupcakes
  • Cookie Monster Cupcakes
  • Gingerbread Man Cupcakes
  • Minion Cupcakes
  • Paw Patrol Cupcakes
  • Troll Cupcakes

Is your head swimming with ideas for your next batch of themed cupcakes? I’d love to know what you make!

Items to help with Creative Cupcake Ideas

Wilton Recipe Right Nonstick 12-Cup Regular Muffin PanWilton Recipe Right Nonstick 12-Cup Regular Muffin PanWilton 300-Count Rainbow Bright Standard Baking Cups, 415-2179Wilton 300-Count Rainbow Bright Standard Baking Cups, 415-217922-in-1 Cake Decorating Supplies, YIHONG Baking Tools with 17 Icing Tips (4 Jumbo Tips, 12 Regular Tips, 1 Bismarck Tip), 2 Reusable Pastry Bags, 2 Reusable Couplers, 1 Cleaning Brush Baking Supplies22-in-1 Cake Decorating Supplies, YIHONG Baking Tools with 17 Icing Tips (4 Jumbo Tips, 12 Regular Tips, 1 Bismarck Tip), 2 Reusable Pastry Bags, 2 Reusable Couplers, 1 Cleaning Brush Baking Supplies

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About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Teacher who specialises in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has studied nutrition for children and taught adults cooking skills. Angela loves to share family meals and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

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Comments

  1. The Inner Circle says

    August 16, 2017 at 3:39 am

    What about us single fathers with just a cheetah? Your post was very cute and I’m sure someone’s child will be inspired to become a baker!!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 16, 2017 at 6:02 am

      Thanks. I am not sure I understand your question but kids can bake with mums and dad’s! My daughter does! In fact she bakes and cooks more with her father than she does with me as I have chronic illness.

      Reply
      • The Inner Circle says

        August 16, 2017 at 9:38 am

        I am sorry to hear about your illness but how sweet that your husband takes the time to bake with your daughter. Looks like you picked a good man there!!

        Reply
  2. Kaz & Ickle Pickle (@IcklePicklex) says

    August 16, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    What a fantastic selection – I LOVE the Beauty and the Beast ones, they are gorgeous. Kaz x

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  3. Jenni says

    August 16, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    mmm so many options! I love the look of the Beauty and the Beast styled cupcakes!

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    August 16, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    This is a fantastic list! I love your ideas, and your cupcakes are spectacular!! I have to ask, do you do your own illustrations? I always admire them!

    Reply
  5. jennifer durrans says

    August 17, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    SO many fantastic ideas! Wow! So creative and fun! Well done

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 18, 2017 at 12:16 am

      Thanks Jennifer 🙂 Glad you like this.

      Reply
  6. Fashion Du Jour LDN says

    August 18, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    Omg! As a big cupcake and Disney lover – those Beauty & The Beast cupcakes are awesome!!!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Leigh at Fashion Du Jour LDN x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 21, 2017 at 12:35 am

      Oh the belle cupcakes are awesome!

      Reply
  7. arcasela says

    August 20, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    Wow such an extensive list! I don’t know if I could ever be good enough to make them all, but eat them – no problem!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      August 20, 2017 at 11:53 pm

      Ha ha! A true Cupcake fan!

      Reply
  8. Martin Lee says

    August 23, 2018 at 10:06 pm

    Some amazing ideas here thanks!

    Reply

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