Minion Cupcakes

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Ingredients

  • FOR THE CUPCAKES:
  • 1 box (about 18 Oz. Size) Yellow Or White Cake Mix
  • Additional Required Ingredients Specified In Mix Package (typically Water, Eggs And Oil)
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 2 sticks Butter
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
  • 3 Tablespoons Whole Milk
  • FOR DECORATING:
  • 6 ounces, weight White Fondant
  • 3 drops Blue Gel Food Coloring
  • Black Decorating Icing

Instructions

  1. Bake cupcakes according to package directions (you'll typically need water, eggs, and oil, as directed in mix package). Cool completely.
  2. For the frosting, in a large bowl beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add milk as needed until you reach your desired consistency. Spread or pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
  3. Using powdered sugar and wax paper, roll fondant out to be about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out circles using the end of an icing tip. Place a dot in the center for the pupils using black icing.
  4. In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt candy melts and coconut oil until smooth. Dip oreos into candy melts. Top each oreo with one or 2 eyes. Place on wax paper until set.
  5. Use black icing to add goggles or hair to the Minions. Place a cookie on top of each cupcake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

946 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.2g 10% DV
Total Fat 61.2g 78% DV
Carbs 80.1g 29% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 54.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 292.3mg 13% DV
Potassium 199.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 87.8mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 67mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 146.8mg 11% DV
Iron 2.8mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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