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 mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 800 kcal
- 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
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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