Graduation Cap Cupcakes

The graduation cap, also known as a mortarboard, is a symbol of academic achievement and is often worn during graduation ceremonies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Graduation Cap Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking, Decorating Cuisine: American, Baking Courses: Anytime, 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 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 4 ounce Black fondant
• 2 ounce Yellow fondant
• 12 unit Square chocolate candies

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
6. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, roll out the black fondant and cut out 12 small squares.
9. Roll out the yellow fondant and cut out 12 small rectangles.
10. Place a square of black fondant on top of each cupcake.
11. Pipe a dollop of whipped cream on top of the black fondant.
12. Place a chocolate candy in the center of the whipped cream.
13. Attach a yellow rectangle on top of the black fondant to resemble a graduation cap.
14. Serve and enjoy!

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.