Despicable Me: Minion Cupcakes

The Minion Cupcakes were inspired by the popular animated movie franchise ‘Despicable Me’ and have become a favorite treat for kids and fans of the Minions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Despicable Me: Minion Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 10 drop Yellow food coloring
• 10 drop Blue food coloring
• 1 tube Black decorating gel
• 4 ounce White fondant
• 2 ounce Black fondant
• 24 pair Candy eyeballs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir in the yellow food coloring until well combined.
5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Roll out the white fondant and cut out small circles for the minion eyes. Roll out the black fondant and cut out smaller circles for the pupils.
8. Attach the black pupils to the white fondant circles using a small amount of water.
9. Use the black decorating gel to draw a mouth and goggles on each cupcake.
10. Place the fondant eyes on top of the cupcakes and press gently to adhere.
11. Serve and enjoy your adorable Despicable Me: Minion Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.