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Minion Cupcakes

These simple to make, Minion Cupcakes are sure to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike! I know our whole family is looking forward to seeing the new Minion movie!

This easy recipe would be perfect for a Minion Birthday Party or declare a Minion Day in your homeschool, watch the movie, and serve them for a fun snack!

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Minion Cupcakes

  • Box Cake Mix
  • Box of Twinkies or Cloud Cakes
  • Buttercream Frosting or you can use the homemade recipe below
  • Wilton Decorator Eyes
  • Black Icing Tube

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Mix and bake cake mix according to instructions on the box, filling the cupcake liners approximately ½ full.

Cut Twinkie cakes in half.

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To make the faces of the minions, first add 1 or 2 black dots where the eyes will go.  Then, gently press the Wilton decorator eyes onto the black dots to secure.  This will give the look of the goggles around the eyes.  To finish the look of the goggles, add a line of black icing down the side of the minion for the goggle straps.  Next, add some fun mouth expressions on their faces. Get creative!

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Once the cupcakes have finished baking, allow them to cool completely.  Take your buttercream frosting and mix in approximately 20 drops of blue icing.

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You may need more depending on how dark you want the icing.  Frost the cupcakes using plenty of frosting on each one – this makes it sturdier so the minions do not fall.  Add the minion bodies on top of the cupcakes and enjoy!!

Minion Cupcakes @ UnitStudyIdeas.comMinion Cupcakes @ UnitStudyIdeas.com

These are so fun to make and it’s a great activity to get the kids involved in. If you’d like to make homemade frosting, here’s a simple recipe:

Homemade Buttercream Frosting Recipe:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.  Makes about 3 cups.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for lots Minion Mini Unit ideas for your homeschool!

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Minion Cupcakes
 
Ingredients
  • Box Cake Mix
  • Box of Twinkies or Cloud Cakes
  • Buttercream Frosting or you can use the homemade recipe below
  • Wilton Decorator Eyes
  • Black Icing Tube
Instructions
  1. Mix and bake cake mix according to instructions on the box, filling the cupcake liners approximately ½ full.
  2. Cut Twinkie cakes in half. To make the faces of the minions, first add 1 or 2 black dots where the eyes will go. Then, gently press the Wilton decorator eyes onto the black dots to secure. This will give the look of the goggles around the eyes. To finish the look of the goggles, add a line of black icing down the side of the minion for the goggle straps. Next, add some fun mouth expressions on their faces. Get creative!
  3. Once the cupcakes have finished baking, allow them to cool completely. Take your buttercream frosting and mix in approximately 20 drops of blue icing.
  4. You may need more depending on how dark you want the icing. Frost the cupcakes using plenty of frosting on each one – this makes it sturdier so the minions do not fall. Add the minion bodies on top of the cupcakes and enjoy!!
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