Fish Cupcake

Ingredients:

• 1 - 1 lb pound box cake mix (any flavor you like- I like to use the funfetti mix.It is perfect for kids)
• 2 - 15 oz container vanilla frosting
• 1 small tube icing (any color for mouth)
• green icing color (use any color your child likes)
• 24 colored marshmallows
• for eyes - round sprinkles, mini m&m's, raisins etc.

Preparation:

• Bake the cup cakes as per box instructions.
• Let them cool completely on a rack.
• Mix well 1 box of white frosting at room temperature and spread a thin layer over each cup cake.A butter knife or spatula works well for this.
• Add the green food color as needed into another box of white frosting and mix well till the desired color is obtained.
• Spoon the green frosting into a ziploc bag or cake decorating bag with a star or round tip. If using a ziploc bag,snip off one tip so the frosting can flow freely when squeezed.
• Using the green frosting, pipe a circle or oval in the center - whatever your hands want to do! Start from the outside of the circle and work inwards.
• Place a sprinkle/m&m/raisin for the eye.
• Draw a smile for the mouth .
• Cut marshmallows to look like tails and place them at one end.
• Use the tiny scraps of marshmallows for the fins.
• These adorable fish are ready to be devoured!

Tips:

1. Use disposable cupcake cups. Cleaning the baking pan is a breeze and you dont have to spray any oil before pouring in the batter.
2. Use your imagination to decorate the fish any way you and your child like! It is so much fun having the kids help you.

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