Captain America Superhero Cupcakes
My husband really loves his SuperHeros. In fact, John goes loves to go to the movies to watch the latest Marvel and DC movies and he has several geeky items in his man cave which clearly demonstrate his love for Marvel. Today we have a fun and easy recipe for Captain America Superhero Cupcakes which is perfect for the upcoming Avengers Infinity War movie. You can bake from scratch which my daughter loves to do or you could purchase cupcakes and just do the icing. It would be fun to do with kids or for a SuperHero themed party. Enjoy.
What You Will Need
1/2 C. butter, softened to room temperature
2 eggs
1 C. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 C. milk
1 1/2 C. flour
White cupcake liners
Patriotic cupcake liners (optional)
2.75″ cookie/biscuit cutter
2.25″ cookie/biscuit cutter
Powdered sugar
White frosting
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Madame Loulou Professional Quality Rolled Fondant 2.8 lbHomy Feel Round Cookie Biscuit Cutter Set 12 Circle Pastry Donut Doughnut Cutter Set Round Cookie Cutters Circle Baking Metal Ring Molds
Let’s Make It
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 count muffin tin with cupcake liners. Combine the 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder and milk, mixing well. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes. Around 18 minutes, insert a toothpick into the cupcakes and if it comes out clean the cupcakes are done.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let cool completely. Once the cupcakes have cooled, gently roll out the red fondant to about 1/8″ thick. If the fondant starts to get sticky, use a little bit of powdered on the rolling pin and rolling surface.
Use the largest 2.75″ cookie cutter to cut out the red fondant. Frost the top of the cupcake and place the large red fondant circle on top. Next, roll out the white fondant and use the 2.25″ cookie cutter. Apply a small amount of frosting on the back of the white fondant and stack on top of the red.
Next, use the 2″ cookie cutter on the red fondant, apply frosting to the back of the circle and stack on top of the white fondant circle. Next, roll out the blue fondant and use the smallest 1.5″ cookie cutter to cut a blue fondant circle. Apply a small amount of frosting to the back of the blue fondant and stack on top of the other colours. Lastly, use the small star cookie cutter to cut out a white fondant star and stack on top of the cupcake. Repeat with all cupcakes.
This recipe makes approximately 12 Superhero cupcakes. Enjoy!
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That is so neat! I think if I bake any on my own again for my kids, this will be the theme. They love Captain America.
Awesome! I need to get some fondant and try some hulk ones!
My husband would love these Captain America Superhero Cupcakes! They are so cute and look easy to make.
Yes my hubby is a super geek so would love anything like this too.
these are perfection!!!! I love it. For sure will pin it for later even though I am not sure mine will come out so perfectly.
Wow! This one’s a winner.This looks so delightful and tasty. I would love to try making this cupcake. My boys would both probably DIG this!
I think so too!
Those cupcakes are so cute and it really looks good and tasty. This is perfect for a birthday party, thanks for sharing your recipe.
They would be great for a SuperHero Party.
This is so amazing. My kids will love this idea. Gotta make one soon!
oh let me know how you get on!
Such beautiful and delicious cupcakes! I should try to make some and proudly show it off to my sister (the family guru of baking). This would be a nice treat for the 4th of July. Saving your recipe!
There is always one in the family who is a great baker!
These cupcakes are so adorable!
Glad you like them!