Jurassic Dinosaur Cupcakes (Easy Decorating Tutorial)

Made in a pinch

“Our Dinosaur Cupcakes were a hit to celebrate the release of the new Jurassic World movie! They’re a cinch to make, taste delicious, and are so much fun!”

MADE IN A PINCH

– chocolate cake mix + additional ingredients per directions OR your favorite recipe – malted milk ball robin egg candy – Toasted coconut – Large decorating sugar eyes – Chocolate buttercream frosting in a piping bag with a small cut tip – Gray buttercream frosting in a piping bag with a medium cup tip – Green buttercream frosting in a piping bag with a leaf tip – Green and chocolate swirled buttercream frosting in a piping bag with a star tip

Ingredients

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1. Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely

Instructions

1. Use the gray frosting to pipe a smooth flat swirl on the cupcake

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2. Use the gray frosting to pipe a smooth flat swirl on the cupcake

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3. Place 1-3 egg candies over the chocolate frosting

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4. Sprinkle on the toasted coconut to complete the nest

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5. Use the green frosting with leaf or star tip to create some plants around the nest

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1. Use the green chocolate frosting to pipe stars over the entire surface of the cupcake.

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2. Place the decorating sugar eye in the middle

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3. Then pipe a few stars at angle just slightly over the top of the eye to create an angry eyebrow

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1. Use the gray frosting to pipe a smooth flat swirl on the cupcake

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2. Place cupcake in the freezer for about 10 minutes

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3. Brush very light amount of oil on the bottom of the toy dinosaur feet

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4. Press firmly into the chilled frosting to leave an imprint

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5. Fill the imprint with chocolate frosting

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6. Add leaves and plants with the green frosting

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7. Sprinkle a small amount of toasted coconut around the tracks

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Enjoy!

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