Quick And Easy Sunshine Cupcakes

Made in a pinch

These Sunshine Cupcakes are a cinch to decorate and the perfect summer treat! Bright and sunny with a smile…these sunny cupcakes are loved by kids and adults and are sure to put a smile on your face!

MADE IN A PINCH

– 1 box yellow cake mix - plus the additional ingredients according to the box directions OR your favorite recipe. – Candy corn - you'll need 8-10 pieces per cupcake. – Sugar decorating eyes - you'll need 2 per cupcake. – Orange frosting - cookie or regular frosting. – Lemon buttercream frosting - in a piping bag with alarge cut tip. – 1 stick unsalted butter - room temperature – 4 ½ cups powdered sugar – 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice – 2 tablespoons heavy cream – 2 teaspoons lemon juice – Pinch salt – Just a touch of yellow and orange food coloring swirled in lightly

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1. Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely.

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2. Prepare buttercream by beating the butter until smooth, then adding the remaining ingredients until well combined.

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3. Pipe frosting on cupcakes in a flat swirl pattern.

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4. Place candy corn tip side out all around the outer edge of the cupcake.

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5. Place sugar eyes in the center opening.

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6. Use the orange frosting to create a smile.mixture over the cookie.

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