How to Make Monkey Cupcakes
I want to be really clear about these easy monkey cupcakes. They're adorable and fun--and you can make them fast. So get ready to make a ton for your jungle themed baby shower!
Servings 12 Super Cute Monkey Cupcakes
Calories 172kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
- ⅓ Cup(s) Butter Softened
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Cup(s) Water
- Chocolate Icing
- 18 Vanilla Wafer Cookies
- 24 Candy Eyeballs
- Black Get Writing Icing
Instructions
- Start by mixing your cake mix, butter, eggs, and water with a hand mixer on high until well blended.
- Pour mixture into cupcake tins, and bake according to box instructions.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Fill your piping bag with your chocolate icing with a large round tip on the end.
- Frost each of the cupcakes in a single layer moving form outside to inside the cupcake. Smooth the frosting with a butter knife, as desired.
- Place a single vanilla wafer cookie on each cupcake, low on the "face" of the cupcake in the center. Break 6 of the vanilla wafer cookies into quarters. Place one quarter cookie on each side of each cupcake, on the higher side of "face".
- Using the black get writing icing, place two dots and a smile on the muzzle cookie for each cupcake.
- Place two candy eyeballs between the ears and above the muzzle and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 116mg | Sugar: 14g
