64 6 Reviews These cute decorated cupcakes are perfect for your spring dessert tray. 20 min Prep Time 3:40 Total Time 24 cupcakes Ingredients Cupcakes1 (15.25- to 16.5-ounce) package white cake mix1 cup milk1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs2 tablespoons freshly squeezes orange juice2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest1 (1.5-ounce) bottle flower-shaped cake sprinklesFrosting1 1/2 cups Land O Lakes® Butter, softened2 cups powdered sugar2 teaspoons vanilla2 (7-ounce) jars marshmallow crèmeDecorations1 (10.5-ounce) package miniature marshmallows Gumdrops Decorator candy eyes Licorice pieces or licorice nibs Lollipops Decorator sugars, jimmies, sprinkles and/or edible glitter Green taffy candy Directions Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups into 24 muffin pan cups; set aside. Combine all cupcake ingredients except sprinkles in bowl; beat on low speed until combined. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Stir in sprinkles. Divide batter evenly among paper liners. Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely. Combine 1 1/2 cups butter, powdered sugar and vanilla in bowl. Beat on medium speed until creamy. Add marshmallow crème; continue beating until well mixed. Set aside. Lamb Cupcakes: Create lamb faces by, flattening black gumdrops to 1/4-inch thickness, using palm of hand. Poke holes into gumdrops for nostrils. Attach candy eyes and licorice pieces for ears, using frosting to adhere. Set aside. Frost cupcakes, creating mound of frosting in center. Attach 1 lamb face on front 1/3 of each cupcake. Place miniature marshmallows onto cupcakes, pressing into frosting to adhere. Attach licorice pieces or licorice nibs for tails.Flower Cupcakes: Decorate lollipops as flowers. Slice colorful gumdrops and attach onto lollipop using frosting as shown. Frost cupcakes, creating mound of frosting on top of each cupcake. Roll frosted cupcake tops in green sprinkles, jimmies, decorator sugar and/or edible glitter. Shape leaves out of green taffy candy. Wrap green taffy candy around stem of lollipop; push stem into cupcake. Recipe Tips Black gumdrops can be found in candy stores or in the bulk bins or in mixed packages at discount, grocery or drug stores. The recipe has also been tested using other colors of gum drops (white, pink) or a large marshmallow cut in half for the face. The “eyes” for the lambs can be purchased in discount chain stores, craft stores or cake decorating stores in the candy and cake decorating section. Dark cupcake liners and the candy flowers can also be purchased in this area. Other colors of cupcake liners could also be used. Nutrition Facts (1 cupcake) Calories 350 Cholesterol 65mg Carbohydrates 46g Protein 2g Fat 18g Sodium 300mg Dietary Fiber 0g Your Name: Your Email: Your Friend's Email: Page Name:
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Recipe Comments and Reviews Sort by: Reviews General Comments View All » Rating These were a huge hit! The icing is super delicious. I use it for all of my cakes. Posted April 03, 2014 by Monique Rating Very easy once I figured out the best way to substitute for the gumdrop faces. They were a huge hit at my daughter's Easter Party! Posted April 05, 2012 by Caroline Rating A little extensive, but very cute, and not that complicated! They went very well, Posted March 29, 2012 by Abigail Rating have two baby showers coming up at work these will be so cute to welcome the little lambs Posted March 20, 2012 by Cathy Rating So cute!! Will make for our church's Easter "Spring Fling"! Posted March 14, 2012 by Chris Rating These are beyond adorable! Can't wait to serve them at my Easter brunch!! Posted March 09, 2012 by Anna Comment on this Recipe Rate this Recipe Leave a Comment I made this recipe and I would rate it: Please select a rating Please Enter Your Comment First Name Email Address Email address will not be published I am 14 years of age or older. Or Sign In » Learn More » Please note, all submissions are screened for content deemed appropriate by Land O'Lakes. Comments are published within 3 business days.