Candy Land Cupcakes

March 07, 2014

Candy Land inspired cupcakes are sure to make you smile! These fun cupcakes are topped with brilliantly colored frosting and of course candy galore!

For the cupcakes
1 cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
5 egg whites

For the buttercream
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
7 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4- cup water
Peppermints, gumdrops, licorice, packaged gingerbread men, chocolate covered peanuts
Red food gel, lemon yellow food gel, Violet food gel and Royal Blue food gel

For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350. Line 3 cupcakes pans with liners and set aside. In a measuring cup, combine milk and vanilla. In a stand mixer, beat butter at medium speed until creamy. Add in...
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Nutritions

Calories
11477

Sodium
5795mg
241% DV

Fat
548g
844% DV

Protein
79g
158% DV

Carbs
1543g
525% DV

Fiber
35g
140% DV

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