Name: Corn on the Cob Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Cuisine: American

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February 8, 2026

Corn on the Cob Cupcakes are fun and whimsical, ideal for a backyard cookout or picnic. These cupcakes are super easy to make and decorate, but the results are so cute. Making Corn on the Cob Cupcakes only takes a few minutes because you start with a box cake mix and premade frosting. They are a great summer project to make with your kids or just to surprise them with. The best part is that the cupcakes are so delicious they will always be a hit.

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Corn on the Cob Cupcakes

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely.

Pipe a smooth swirl of frosting on cupcake.

Place rows of M&M’s standing up across the cupcake, alternating colors to look like real corn.

Use 2 cupcakes per corn cob.

Place the corn skewers in the outside of each cupcake as shown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

M&M Color Coordination 🌈
Sort yellow, white, and light brown M&Ms to create the most realistic corn kernel appearance on your cupcake design.
Frosting Texture Trick 🍰
Use a piping bag with a round tip to create uniform 'kernel' rows, ensuring your corn cupcakes look professional and consistent.
Cupcake Placement Hack 🌽
Arrange the cupcakes in a long, slightly curved shape to mimic an actual corn on the cob for maximum visual impact.
Even Frosting Coverage 🧊
Chill the buttercream for 10-15 minutes before decorating to achieve a more stable and precise application of 'kernels'.
Corn Accessory Pro Tip 🥢
Insert small wooden skewers at each end of the cupcake arrangement to mimic corn holders, adding an extra layer of whimsical authenticity.