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St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes For Kids

An easy and delicious St. Patrick's Day treat! The perfect St. Patrick's Day Treat! Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these delicious Over The Rainbow Cupcakes that are perfect for kids and adults alike! With our easy step by step instructions and a few festive decorations, you can make these cupcakes the perfect addition to any St. Patrick's Day celebration. So what are you waiting for? Grab your apron, get your ingredients ready, and let's get baking! Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Yield: 12-15 cupcakes Ingredients:

Your favorite boxed cake mix
1 cup unsalted butter, room temp.
2 ½ cups confectioners sugar
3-5 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
1 tsp. Vanilla
Dash of salt
2-3 drops of green food gel
Rainbow candy strips
Gold sugar sprinkles (optional)

Directions:

Prepare and bake your cupcakes according to the directions printed on the box. You can make these cupcakes EXTRA festive by placing a few drops of green dye into the batter if you’re using vanilla.
Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
While the cupcakes cool, we can prepare the buttercream.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter and confectioner’s sugar while slowly adding in the heavy whipping cream.
Continue to whisk until the buttercream becomes light and smooth. Add in the vanilla and salt. Then whisk to combine.
Remove about ¾ cups of the buttercream to dye green. This will be the base of our cupcake.
Place the remaining white buttercream into a piping bag.
Once the cupcakes are cooled, use an offset spatula or butterknife to spread the green buttercream evenly over each cupcake.
Then, cut about ¼” off of the piping bag filled with white buttercream and pipe small circles on 2 sides of the cupcake to make the clouds.
Depending on the size of your rainbow candy strips, you may need to cut them in half.
Next, place one end of the candy rainbow into one side of the clouds then arc it over the cupcake and place the other end into the opposite side of the clouds.
You should be left with a rainbow over your cupcake with clouds on either side! Use the video as reference when needed.
Sprinkle a bit of gold sugar sprinkles on one side of the clouds for the pot of gold!
Repeat these steps for each cupcake and enjoy!

You can continue to get in to the festive Spring spirit with our Bug Cupcakes! Don't worry about the hassle of gathering so many ingredients with other recipes - with our exciting and delicious baking kits you will receive all the dry ingredients and toppings needed to create bakery style cupcakes right at home.

Frequently asked questions

What comes in a Baketivity baking kit?

Each Baketivity baking kit includes pre-measured dry ingredients, easy step-by-step instructions, and fun educational activities designed for kids. Our recipes are created to help children learn real kitchen skills while baking something delicious with their family.

Do I need to buy additional ingredients?

You may only need to add a few fresh ingredients like eggs, butter, or milk, depending on the recipe. Most of the dry ingredients come pre-measured in the kit, making baking simple, convenient, and mess-free for kids.

What equipment do I need to use the baking kits?

Most families already have everything they need at home. Typically you'll need mixing bowls, a whisk, fork or spoon, measuring cups, and a lined baking pan. Some recipes may also require a microwave-safe bowl or oven.

What age are Baketivity baking kits best for?

Baketivity baking kits are designed for kids ages 4–16. Younger children may need a little help from a parent, while older kids can follow the instructions more independently and build confidence in the kitchen.

Do your baking kits contain nuts?

Nuts are not directly included in the recipes or ingredient lists. However, some components may be produced in facilities that also process nuts, sesame seeds, soy, and gluten, so trace amounts may be present.

Are Baketivity baking kits kosher?

Yes! All ingredients included in Baketivity baking kits are OU-certified kosher, and our facility is FDA-approved, so families can bake and enjoy their treats with confidence.

My ingredients feel hard or clumpy. Is that normal?

Yes! Our ingredients are vacuum-packed to keep them fresh, which can sometimes make them feel firm or clumpy. Simply open the bag and give it a shake, and the ingredients will loosen up and be ready to use.