Ladybug Lovebug Cupcakes Recipe
Treat yourself and your sweetheart to this Ladybug Lovebug Cupcakes Recipe this Valentine’s Day! They’re cute for gifts, class parties, sweet treats, and sharing! Easy Valentine’s Day recipes make the best (and most fun!) desserts!
They’re super fun to decorate and even cuter to look at! Get your cameras ready for that picture-perfect shot!
These cupcakes are super simple because they’re made using a cake mix! That means minimal mixing and measuring on your part, which is always a plus.
Ladybug Lovebug Cupcakes Recipe
With just a trusty cake mix and a dash of creativity, you can whip up these sweet, ladybug-themed treats that are as cute as they are delicious.
The beauty of starting with a cake mix is the easy and quick process. You can focus less on measuring ingredients and more on the fun part—decorating! That’s where fondant steps in as the star of the show. Roll, shape, and layer bright red and black fondant to create charming ladybug toppers. Cute little dots, tiny antennae, and cheerful faces turn these cupcakes into edible works of art. And don’t worry if you’re not a fondant pro—this is all about having fun and letting your creativity shine!
With these delightful little cupcakes, get ready to share smiles, giggles, and lots of sugary love!
What does fondant taste like?
Fondant is a bit of a mystery when it comes to taste! If you’ve never had it, imagine a super-smooth, sugary blanket with a texture that’s almost like a pliable marshmallow. It’s sweet—really sweet—with a mildly vanilla-like flavor that’s subtle enough not to overpower the cake underneath.
Some people love it, and some aren’t huge fans, but there’s no denying it makes cakes look stunning!
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How do I keep cupcakes from drying out?
The trick to keeping them moist and delicious is all about storage and timing. Once your cupcakes have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container to lock in the moisture. Adding a layer of plastic wrap over the top before you put the lid on can help, too!
If you’ve got frosted cupcakes, make sure the frosting has set before covering them, or you’ll end up with a sticky mess. And here’s a pro tip—if you’re baking ahead, pop your cupcakes in the freezer! They’ll stay fresh for weeks; all you need to do is thaw them at room temperature when you’re ready to indulge.
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Ladybug Lovebug Cupcakes Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix + listed ingredients on box
- ½ stick of softened unsalted butter
- 1 Cup(s) of sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1 Tbsp of milk
- 4-5 ounces of red rolling fondant
- 1-2 ounces of black rolling fondant
- 24 candy googly eyes
- 12 pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes according to the directions on the box. Let them cool completely.
- Beat the butter, sugar, and milk together using a mixer. (This makes the frosting) Mix until it is smooth and semi-stiff peaks form.
- Roll out the red fondant 1/4-inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), and cut out 12 circles from the fondant.
- Trim the very top of each fondant circle, about 1/2 inch from the top.
- Spread the buttercream frosting on the back of the circle fondant using an offset spatula. Place one on top of each cooled cupcake.
- Roll out the blank fondant to about 1/4-inch thick. Use a #12 icing tip and cut out anywhere from 48-60 circles.
- Put a dot of the frosting on the back of each black circle and then add 4-5 of them on top of the red fondant areas on the cupcakes.
- Put a bit of frosting on the back of the candy eyes and place two on top of each cupcake.
- Break the pretzels in half and insert two into each cupcake.
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These little cupcakes are the cutest!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your ladybug cupcakes recipe at the party today and pinning too.
Thank you so much for featuring the Ladybug Cupcakes recipe in your lovely party! I’m absolutely thrilled and honored—those little cupcakes do have a whimsical charm, don’t they? I’m so glad you loved them, and I truly appreciate the sharing and pinning. Hope they bring a pop of joy to everyone who makes them! 🐞💖
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Who can say no to such a cute ladybug cupcake?
Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 347. See you at #348 Hope you had a fun Valentine’s Day
They’re fun to make and eat! Always a hit! Thanks for stopping by!