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"This unique birthday treat definitely inspires singing."

microphone cupcakes

submitted by: Bright Ideas
  • Prep Time: 45 min.
  • Bake Time: 20 min.
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Yield: Makes 24 microphones.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (18.25 oz.) favorite cake mix
  • 24 brightly colored wafer cones
  • 3 cups prepared vanilla frosting
  • Blue, green, yellow & red food coloring
  • 1 ¼ cups M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies
  • 4 pieces red or black licorice laces
  • Blue, green, yellow & red sprinkles
  • 2 12-cup muffin tins
  • Paper cupcake liners

Directions

  • 1. Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the package. Line cupcake pans with paper liners and fill each cup with 2/3 cup of batter.
  • 2. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes.
  • 3. Line the wafer cones on the counter. Unwrap the cupcakes from the paper. Place one cupcake on top of each cone.
  • 4. Divide the frosting between 4 bowls. With the food coloring, tint each bowl a different color to the desired shade. Cover the cupcakes with the frosting and matching sprinkles.
  • 5. Separate the M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies into matching colors of frosting otherwise use random colors. Dab M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies with frosting, and make a continuous line of M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies around the top edge of the cones.
  • 6. Cut each licorice lace into 6 pieces. Pierce a small hole in the bottom of each cone, and slide a piece of licorice inside.

Nutrition

  • Calories per serving 343
  • Total Fat 15 g
  • Saturated Fat 3 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 29 mg
  • Sodium 219 mg
  • Carbohydrates 49 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1 g
  • Sugars 35 g
  • Protein 3 g
  • Vitamin A 0%DV
  • Vitamin C 0%DV
  • Calcium 0%DV
  • Iron 0%DV
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