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How to Make Love Bug Cupcakes

Love bug cupcakes are a must make for Valentine's Day!  These moist and delicious cupcakes go together quickly and they are perfect for Valentine's Day or really for any holiday!
Course FOOD
Cuisine American
Keyword How to Make Homemade Cupcakes, How to Make Ladybug Cupcakes, Love Bug Cupcakes, Valentines Day Cupcakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 339kcal
Author MomSkoop Staff

Ingredients

  • 6 Prepared Cupcakes - Or make your own homemade
  • - 1 Can White Frosting
  • - 6 Pink Candy Melts
  • - Edible Candy Eyes
  • - Edible Confetti Hearts
  • - Black Licorice
  • - Pink Food Coloring
  • - Black Edible Food Marker

Instructions

  • If you are making your own cupcakes, follow the directions on the cake mix box.
  • Scoop out about ½ of the frosting and place in a bowl. Add 1-2 drops of the pink food coloring and mix well.
  • Frost the cupcakes with the remaining white frosting. Then with the pink frosting, frost about ¾ of the cupcake leaving a little “V” wedge in the back. The pink will represent wings.
  • Cut little slivers of black licorice to represent the antennas. You will need 12.
  • Place a dab of frosting on the back of the candy eyes and place on the pink candy melts. Draw a smile with your edible marker.
  • In the front of the cupcake, place a lovebug head and 2 antennas. Then, place 3 confetti hearts on each side of the wings.
  • You now have a cute little love bug cupcake! Enjoy!!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g