Today I have some totally adorable and easy cupcakes to share with “ewe”.
I’ve always been one of those people who wished they had major cake decorating skills. I remember a time when my daughter was obsessed with dinosaurs. I thought it would be a sweet gesture to create a little Brontosaurus cupcake topper. I worked hard. I created a perfectly pliable mound of green fondant to shape into whatever I desired. What I hadn’t realized was that I’d left my clay-making skills back in high school. After three dinosaurs, I picked the model that was close enough and threw it on a sprinkled chocolate cupcake. My daughter was only two, so I figured she was none the wiser about how realistic the beast would be. The moment she spotted my Mesozoic mess, she instantly burst into tears.
It was a slight sting to my ego, but I knew Bradley the Brontosaurus looked more like a thumb than a reptile. So now my cake decorating is limited to easier, less technical tasks. I’ll leave the realistic decorations to those on TV whom my daughter and I sit and smugly judge because we just knew that shoe was a cake.
That’s why this cupcake recipe is so amazing. For would-be cake decorators like myself, you don’t have to worry about tail-to-body ratio or if the head is too large. It’s as simple as whipping up your favorite chocolate cupcakes recipe, frosting them with whichever chocolate frosting you have in your pantry, and decorating them with ease and confidence.
These simple-to-make sheep cupcakes are perfect for animal-themed events, and they’re easy enough to have the kids join in the decorating as well! Trust me, you won’t feel sheepish when showing these off to your friends.
The one time we don’t want warm sheep wool
Sheep wool is renowned for its insulating properties; however, for this recipe, remember to let your cupcakes cool before spreading your frosting on. Warm cupcakes are the enemy of frosting. I’ve had impatient moments where I thought my cupcakes were cooled enough, but was left with a messy puddle of frosting, soggy cupcakes, and distressed decorations. I can’t stress this enough when I say LET YOUR CAKE COOL. The recommended time is one hour.
How do I store leftovers?
These cupcakes can be kept in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days. For those who plan on keeping these cupcakes for longer, I would advise storing the container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serving suggestions
These cupcakes are so easy to make; they allow for more time to create other artistic treats. To follow the “cute animal” theme, try out these Adorable And Oh-So-Easy Bunny Cupcakes. Those who may not have sprinkles on hand but still want something adorable can give these Flamingo Cupcakes With Printable Topper a try.
Want a fun drink to serve with your zoo of delights? Whip up this kid-approved Delicious Vanilla Milkshake.
Sheep Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (13.25 ounces)
- 1 cup store-bought chocolate frosting
- 12 mini Oreo cookies chocolate
- 48 brown M&M's
- 48 candy eyes
- 2 tablespoons white sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare your cupcakes as directed on box. The baking time is generally 14 to 19 minutes. Allow them to cool completely, first in the tin for 5 minutes and then on a wire rack for 1 hour.
- Frost each cupcake in a smooth even layer.
- Separate an Oreo cookie sandwich and press one cookie half onto the center of each frosted cupcake.
- Place two brown M&M's right above the Oreo.
- Dip the back of the candy eyes into a bit of the frosting and press onto the top of the Oreo.
- Spread the sprinkles onto the frosting.
OMG! My kids would love for me to make these cupcakes. They look so delicious and fun to make. Thanks for the recipe!
These are too cute and look delicious, I Love that you use oreos.
I absolutely love these sheep cupcakes. They are precious. I think I’m going to make them with my daughter, it looks pretty easy Thanks so much for the ideas
Oh wow these are adorable and look delicious I am going to have to make these with my grandkids they would love them
These sheep cupcakes look amazing.
These are so cute! Almost too cute too eat!
Angela, thank you!