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Festive table setting with minion cupcakes.

minion cupcakes

Bake adorable minion cupcakes that are sure to impress! Follow our fun recipe for these delightful treats. 🧁💛
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Instructions

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour A key ingredient for structure and texture.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Sweetens the cupcakes and helps with moisture.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Provides leavening for a light and fluffy texture.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances the overall flavor of the cupcakes.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Adds richness and a tender crumb.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds the ingredients together and adds moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Keeps the batter moist and helps with mixing.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds a delightful flavor that complements the sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Yellow food coloring Gives the cupcakes their iconic Minion color.
Decorations
  • 1 cup Blue frosting For decorating and creating the Minion's overalls.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips Used for the eyes and adds a delicious chocolatey flavor.

Equipment

  • 1 Cupcake tray For baking the cupcakes.
  • 1 Mixing bowl For preparing the batter.
  • 1 Whisk or Mixer For mixing the batter.
  • 1 Cooling rack For cooling the cupcakes.

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients - Collect all your ingredients: cupcake mix, eggs, oil, water, yellow food coloring, blue frosting, black icing, and candy eyes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Cupcake Batter - Mix the cupcake mix, eggs, oil, and water in a bowl until smooth. Add yellow food coloring for that minion hue!
  4. Step 4: Fill the Cupcake Liners - Line a cupcake tray with liners and fill each about two-thirds full with the batter.
  5. Step 5: Bake the Cupcakes - Place the tray in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Check with a toothpick to ensure they’re done!
  6. Step 6: Cool the Cupcakes - Once baked, let the cupcakes cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  7. Step 7: Frost the Cupcakes - Once cool, spread blue frosting on top of each cupcake to create the minion's overalls.
  8. Step 8: Add the Eyes - Place candy eyes on top of the frosting. Use black icing to create the goggles around the eyes.
  9. Step 9: Decorate and Enjoy! - Get creative! Add extra decorations if you like. Then, enjoy your adorable minion cupcakes with friends and family!