Looking for pig cupcakes for your party? Are your kids obsessed with Peppa Pig? Or perhaps they’re learning all about the animals on the farm. Whatever the case, these piggy cupcakes are the cutest way to give everyone a dessert they’ll link up.
You’ll look like that pro too but no one will even think you’ve used a box mix. That’s because a few simple tips below will have you decorating these pig cupcakes bakery-style. Everyone will ask where you bought them and that’s when you can proudly declare you’ve made them yourself.
Oh, what’s her secret? They’ll all whisper this to one another while you smile and play the part of ultimate hostess. When it comes to winning it as a mom, we all need our little hacks to make those fun desserts and treats. This one will go over big with the Peppa crowd and the little ones in general. Plus, these pig cupcakes look adorable on any dessert table!
What You Will Need for Pig Cupcakes
- Chocolate cake box mix – Grab your favorite box and prepare it according to the instructions listed for the cupcakes on the back. You can also make your own favorite chocolate cupcake recipe if you have one.
- Marshmallows – Cut these in half horizontally. One-half will be used for each cupcake.
- Pink M&M’s – You’ll need enough so there are 2 per cupcake.
- Decorator eyes – That pig cupcake has to see, after all! You’ll also need 2 of these per cupcake.
- Pink buttercream frosting – If you can’t find it, use pink food coloring on white frosting, and voila! You’ll have it!
- Piping bag – Make sure you have this for your frosting and that it has a large-cut tip.
- Cupcake liners – We’ve used 2 per cupcake for a cool presentation but even if you just use one per cupcake, that will work!
Make Your Own Pig Cupcakes
Once you have everything assembled, the fun begins! You’ll bake up the cupcakes just as the box tells you and then let them completely cool. Don’t ever try to frost cupcakes that are even slightly warm or your frosting will slide off into a pool of messiness.
When they are cool, you’ll pipe on a smooth and flat swirl of the frosting to each cupcake. Then you’ll take that marshmallow half and put it in the lower center portion of each cupcake. Be sure to put that cut side down so it looks its best!
Next, you’ll add the pig ears, which are the pink M&M’s and the eyes. Now you can arrange these on a plate or in a rustic-looking box for a farm theme. Either way, be prepared to hear the happy cheers of little ones who can’t wait to make pigs of themselves eating these pig cupcakes!
Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix + additional ingredients per directions OR your favorite recipe
- Marshmallows, cut in half horizontally, 1 half for each cupcake
- Pink M&M’s, 2 for each cupcake
- Decorator eyes, 2 for each cupcake
- Pink buttercream frosting in a piping bag with a large cut tip
Preparation Instructions:
- Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool them completely.
- Pipe a smooth, flat swirl of frosting on each cupcake.
- Place a marshmallow half, cut side down, in the lower center of each cupcake.
- Add on eyes and M&M ears.
- Your pigs are ready!
Pig Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix + additional ingredients per directions OR your favorite recipe
- Marshmallows, cut in half horizontally, 1 half for each cupcake
- Pink M&M’s, 2 for each cupcake
- Decorator eyes, 2 for each cupcake
- Pink buttercream frosting in a piping bag with a large cut tip
Instructions
- Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool them completely
- Pipe a smooth, flat swirl of frosting on each cupcake
- Place a marshmallow half, cut side down, in the lower center of each cupcake
- Add on eyes and M&M ears
- Your pigs are ready!