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Octopus Cupcakes
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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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