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Purple Monster Cupcakes.

Purple Monster Cupcakes

Angela Milnes
This is a tutorial on how to make purple monster cupcakes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Party Food
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 1 Stick Butter Softened
  • 2 Cups Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoon Milk
  • Violet Gel Food Coloring
  • 4 Marshmallows
  • 25-30 Candy Eyes

Instructions
 

  • Ensure that your cupcakes are cool so that you can start decorating.
  • Start by making your buttercream: in a stand mixer, start beating butter, sugar, and milk on medium speed, gradually increasing it to high.
  • Add a couple of drops of violet gel food coloring and mix until completely tinted.
  • With an offset spatula, spread some buttercream on top of each cupcake.
  • Cut your marshmallows into small pieces. Place 2 or 3 on top of each iced cupcake.
  • Scoop the remaining buttercream into a piping bag and use Wilton tip #233 to frost each cupcake, being sure to cover it completely (the marshmallows are there to create some “hills and valleys”).
  • Place 2-4 eyes on each cupcake and enjoy your new, furry, purple monster!

Notes

Use a grass piping tip to create the "hairy" texture on the cupcakes, adding a fun and unique look.
For the eyes, mini marshmallows topped with candy eyes can create a 3D effect, making your cupcakes more engaging. ​
To prevent the frosting from becoming too soft, refrigerate the cupcakes for about 30 minutes after decorating; this helps the "hair" set properly. ​

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
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