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Alien Spaceship Cupcakes

What could be more out-of-this-world than cupcakes that look like alien spaceships? These delicious and creative treats are easy to make and sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Prep Time20 minutes
Decorating Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix + additional ingredients per directions OR your favorite recipe.
  • Mini M&M’s assorted colours. You will need around 8 per cupcake
  • Small edible decorator eyes

Frosting:

  • Grey buttercream frosting in a piping bag with a large cut tip
  • Green buttercream frosting in a piping bag with a Wilton 18 star tip

Instructions

  • Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely
  • Use the gray frosting to pipe a smooth flat circle on top of each cupcake
  • Place m&m’s around the outer edge of the cupcake as the spaceship lights
  • Use the green frosting to pipe a small swirl in the middle of each cupcake to form the alien
  • Place the decorator eyes on the alien
  • Serve and enjoy!