Kate was due to bring snack to preschool last week, so I decided to make her class some apple shaped cupcakes. They are so eye catching, adorable, and so appropriate for this time of year. The original inspiration post can be found here. Here’s how to create apple shaped cupcakes.
How to Create the Apple Shape
These apple shaped cupcakes are super simple to make. They key to making these cupcakes look like apples is to make the indent in the cupcake holder prior to baking. I’ve seen marbles used, but I didn’t have any, so I used little tin foil balls. You could use anything that won’t melt! Simply place behind the cupcake liner before filling to create an indent. Then bake!
Items Needed:
All you need to create these apple shaped cupcakes is a box cake mix (or homemade if you prefer), frosting, red food coloring, pretzel sticks, and green gum drops. I couldn’t find green gum drops, but I found these fruit slices at Dollar Tree.
Use red food coloring to dye your frosting. I’ve since learned that gel food coloring is best to create a vibrant red color, but what you see here is liquid dye. Mine still turned out a little pinkish, but they looked close enough!
After your cupcakes are cooled and frosted, you can add the “stem and leaf”. I broke a pretzel stick in half and slid it in the top. Add the gum drop and that’s it! So cute and easy! They really do look apple shaped too.
Kate couldn’t wait to show her teachers and share them with her friends! I hope you enjoyed how to create apple shaped cupcakes and will try them out. Happy Fall! XO
Very cute! I learned that a bit of cocoa powder with the food coloring turns pink into red.
LOVE these so cute!!! Would love for you to come over tomorrow and link up to my Tasty Tuesday party. I'm doing a special FALL BAKING series.
Angela-I knew there had a be an easier way to make red! Thanks for the tip!
What a fantastic cooking project with kids.
I would love for your to post this gem up on my Fall In Love linky party on Wednesday.
Until then come by and see a spectacular new spice cabinet.
Those are seriously adorable!! I am so going to be making some soon. 🙂 I have had the same trouble with red food coloring where no matter how much I add it still has that pink-ish tint. Glad to know it's not just me! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa
How cute and easy!
Adorable cupcakes for Fall!
So fun and EASY. I'd love to have you join me for Seasonal Sundays.
– The Tablescaper
I love these, they are so cute! Thanks so much for linking up!
Brilliant! Such a simple idea to make the indent in the cake!Jill @ Creating my way to Success