A told B,
and B told C,
“I’ll meet you at the
top of the coconut tree” – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
The classic board book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom inspired these tasty cupcakes. These tasty treats would be perfect for a Pre-K or Kindergarten graduation, last day of school celebration or even a baby shower that had a book theme. How many of us have been to baby showers where the Mom-to-be wanted to build a library for their new addition?
The perfect cupcake to showcase the alphabet and our favorite classic book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
How to Make Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Cupcakes
Makes a dozen cupcakes
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Ingredients for Cupcakes-
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 sticks butter
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup milk
Frosting-
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk and set aside.
In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add vanilla and eggs, mix until combined.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing between each addition.
Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt your candy melts in the microwave on 30 second intervals.
Add melted candy melts to a piping bag, and snip off the tip.
Fill the letter molds with candy melts- whichever letters you’d like to use on your cupcakes.
Put the letter molds into the refrigerator.
Then, in a large bowl combine butter, cream cheese, and vanilla, mix well.
Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until icing forms and is mixed well. Set aside.
Allow your cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frost cupcakes and top with a palm tree and candy letters.
Enjoy!
So cute for all types of celebrations! If you liked this cupcake recipe, have a look at some of our other kid friendly recipes:
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