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Bird's-eye view of green ice cream cone cupcakes topped with white and chocolate frosting, edible eyeballs, and bubble gum sprinkles.

Alligator Cupcakes

Frosted cupcakes topped with green ice cream cone alligator heads featuring candy teeth and edible eyeballs for a zoo-themed party.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 800 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 unfrosted prepared cupcakes
  • 6 green ice cream cones
  • 1 container white frosting
  • 1 container chocolate frosting
  • 12 round edible eyeballs
  • Wilton bubble gum sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Frost Cupcakes:

    Apply a layer of chocolate frosting to each cupcake.
  • Cut Bubble Gum Teeth:

    Select roughly 24 white pieces from the bubble gum sprinkles, then cut each diagonally in half to create about 48 small triangular teeth.
  • Attach Teeth to Cones:

    Invert the cones. Pipe a slender white frosting line across the center of the cone's bottom, extending about 1 inch beyond each side. Attach 7-8 teeth to the frosting line with points facing outwards to resemble sharp teeth. Repeat for all cones.
  • Add Eyeballs to Cones:

    Position the cones on their sides and use frosting to secure 2 round edible eyeballs to the top edge of each cone.
  • Place Alligator on Cupcake:

    Set an alligator cone atop each cupcake so the head appears to emerge from muddy water.
  • Serve at Party:

    These fun cupcakes are ideal for a zoo or animal-themed party!
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