Celebrate World Princess Week With Little Mermaid Under The Sea Cupcakes

It’s time to get in the swim of things and celebrate World Princess Week with our Little Mermaid Under the Sea Cupcakes.


1/2 C. butter, softened to room temperature
2 eggs
1 C. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 C. milk
Disposable piping bag
Star frosting tip
Kitchen scissors
Frosting Ingredients:
Teal gel food coloring
Purple gel food coloring
3 C. powdered sugar
1/3 C. butter, softened to room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp. milk
Directions:


#2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 count muffin tin with cupcake liners.
#3. Combine the 1/2 cup butter, 2 eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder and milk, mixing well.
#4. Add in 1/8 cup of multi-colored sprinkles and stir lightly to combine.
#5. Fill each cupcake about 3/4 full.
#6. Bake 18-20 minutes. Insert a toothpick around 18 minutes. If it comes out ‘clean’ the cupcakes are done.
#7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely prior to decorating.
#8. Once the cupcakes have cooled, combine the powdered sugar, 1/3 cup softened butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Once the frosting has reached your desired consistency divide into 2 small dishes.
#9. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl of frosting and stir to combine.

#12. Repeat this step with the other frosting color.
#13. Once the frosting is lined up, gently roll the plastic wrap as shown in the photo. Place in the fridge a few minutes to firm up.
#14. Attach the star frosting tip to the disposable piping bag. Remove the frosting from the fridge. Cut in half if needed (mine was really long) and place the open end down into the frosting tip.
#15. Gently squeeze the frosting out of the bag and onto the cupcake in a circular motion.
#16. Repeat with all cupcakes.
#17. Give each cupcake a chocolate mermaid tail. If needed, insert one toothpick behind the chocolate mermaid tail to support it.
*Makes approximately 16 Little Mermaid Under The Sea Cupcakes.
Supplies
It’s time to jump into the deep end and get in the swim of things and help make the start of school go swimmingly. What other underwater delicacies will you be diving into to go with our Little Mermaid Cupcakes?