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A charming ladybug cupcake features red sprinkles, chocolate spots, and pretzel antennae for a whimsical treat.
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Ladybug Cupcakes Recipe

This is how to make ladybug cupcakes for a birthday party that are red with black polka dots with edible eyes and easy enough for kids to make too.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Servings: 24
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 muffin pan
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients

  • 24 small pretzel sticks
  • 1 jar red sugar
  • 192 m&ms brown for dots
  • 48 edible eyes
  • 24 mini oreos
  • 1 tub frosting red

Instructions

  • Just use boxed or homemade yellow cake mix to make cupcakes. If you want a small batch, just make 6 cupcakes. Allow them to cool completely before decorating.
  • Use the back of a spoon to frost the top with red frosting.
  • Pour red sugar or sprinkles into a bowl, turn frosted cupcake upside down and gently press on to the top so it’s coated. Press brown candies on top for ladybug spots.
  • Use a bit of frosting on back of candy eyes to stick on to a mini Oreo, then press that on to the front of the cupcake so it sticks in frosting. Break a pretzel stick in half and place on top of head for antennae.