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Peeps Cupcakes

March 14, 2013 by Arena Blake 19 Comments

Peeps Cupcakes

Can you believe that Easter is just a little more than two weeks away? It’s so early this year, I feel like I’m totally unprepared. Andrew is old enough to be able to hunt Easter eggs for real for the first time, though we tried last year.

I’m hoping to make things special for him this year, but with working from home and getting ready for Blissdom, my time is pretty limited. If you’re as busy as I am, these Peeps Cupcakes are the perfect solution — they’re super easy and really cute. Your little ones will love them!

The trick is to use solid colored cupcake liners to match the Peeps. I was able to find purple, pink, blue, green and yellow Peeps, so I bought cupcake liners to match.

Go ahead and make your cupcakes in the liners you bought. I used a box mix to make Spring Funfetti cupcakes, but you could also use these Easy Vanilla Cupcakes if you want something homemade.

You’ll also need some frosting. This is what makes these cupcakes special.

Marshmallow Frosting
Source: Cake Duchess

Ingredients:
1 c granulated sugar
4 egg whites, room temperature
1/3 c water
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.

In a medium-sized saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Then bring the mixture to boil without stirring (so it doesn’t crystalize). Boil for about five minutes, until thick, clear bubbles form (should be about 245 degrees F).

Once the sugar mixture is ready, set a timer for 7 minutes and slowly add to the egg whites. Then beat on high for 7 minutes. During the last minute, add the vanilla.

The frosting will be white and fluffy when done.

Using a round frosting tip, pipe the marshmallow frosting on top of the prepared cupcakes. Then add a matching Peep to the top.

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Enjoy!

And don’t miss my other ways to decorate Easter eggs!

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Filed Under: Cooking, Easter, Recipes Tagged With: Cupcakes, Easter, holiday, Marshmallow, Peeps, Rainbow, Recipe

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  1. My Italian Smörgåsbord

    March 14, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    this may be the only way to make my daughter eat her cupcakes 🙂 not that she has to… but she loves to make them and then she never ever like the frosting. marshmallow frosting though sounds kid-proofed. thank you for sharing the recipe. ciao, barbara

    Reply
    • Arena Blake

      March 17, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      How funny! Anything bright and colorful is good bait, right? 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mai Bateson

    March 17, 2013 at 5:22 am

    Very creative and so colorful! Children will totally love the marshmallow chicks on top! Happy Easter! 🙂

    Reply
    • Arena Blake

      March 17, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      Thanks Mai! Happy Easter!

      Reply
  3. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain

    March 17, 2013 at 10:21 am

    Love the bright colors and matching liners!

    Reply
    • Arena Blake

      March 17, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      Thanks, Steph!

      Reply
  4. Amy @ Living Locurto

    March 21, 2013 at 7:48 am

    Love the colors! These look yummy and so festive. Thanks for sharing it on Living Creative Thursday!! I featured your idea today here: http://www.livinglocurto.com/2013/03/easter-craft-ideas-living-creative-thursday/

    Reply
    • Arena Blake

      March 21, 2013 at 11:44 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy! I’m so excited! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Computer Repair Sacramento

    March 21, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    So cute and so easy. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
    • Arena Blake

      March 21, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      You are so welcome! Hope you enjoy making them!

      Reply
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