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    February 8, 2026

    These octopus cupcakes are perfect for your child’s birthday party, pool party or just because they are fun treat day. They come together quick and easily with a box cake mix and require no decorating skills to create. Perfect for your son’s pirate party or a girl’s mermaid party.

    Octopus Cupcakes
    Octopus Cupcakes
    Octopus Cupcakes
    Octopus Cupcakes
    Octopus Cupcakes
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    Octopus Cupcakes

    Ingredients

    Milk and 6 other allergens identified

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    Instructions

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    Prepare the cupcakes according to the directions on the back of the box. After baking, allow them to cool on a wire rack.
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    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add both containers of cream cheese frosting. Add the blue gel food coloring, and mix with a mixer until combined and the frosting is colored blue. If needed, you can add additional food coloring to get the shade desired.
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    Once cupcakes have cooled, add frosting to a piping bag, and pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.
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    Top each cupcake with a gummy octopus.

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    Tips & Tricks (5)

    • Gummy Octopus Placement 🐙
      Refrigerate gummy octopus decorations for 15 minutes before placing on cupcakes to prevent melting and maintain their shape.
    • Frosting Consistency Hack 🧁
      Let cream cheese frosting sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before piping to achieve the perfect spreadable consistency for decorating.
    • Food Coloring Pro Tip 🎨
      Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to create vibrant, ocean-themed colors without altering the frosting's texture.
    • Cake Mix Moisture Trick 💦
      Replace water with whole milk in the box cake mix to create a more tender, rich cupcake base that pairs perfectly with cream cheese frosting.
    • Gummy Decoration Technique 🌊
      Cut gummy octopuses in half and carefully press them into the frosting at an angle to create a playful, 3D ocean-themed effect.

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    Hi there! I’m Christina – welcome to my kitchen! I’m a recipe developer, cookbook author, and the creative mind behind Cake Mix Recipes.

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