Octopus Cupcakes
These Octopus Cupcakes are adorable ocean-themed cupcakes made with premade cupcakes, creamy vanilla frosting, colorful candy, and gummy worms. It’s a fun under-the-sea-themed treat for kids, ready in just 10 minutes!
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These cute cupcakes are great for birthday parties, beach-themed celebrations, classroom treats, baby showers, or any ocean-inspired event. They’re also a fun recipe to make with kids since there’s no baking required if you start with store-bought cupcakes.
And if you love this kind of recipe, you’ll find more ocean-themed treats to make with your kids here!
How to Make Octopus Cupcakes
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Mix neon blue food coloring and frosting together. Mix well. Place into piping back fitted with 6B tip and pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
2. Use a little frosting to attach the candy eyes onto the gum drops. Place the gum drops onto the center of each cupcake.
3. Place gummy worms as legs.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use premade cupcakes that are completely cooled before decorating so the frosting stays fluffy and doesn’t melt.
- Gel food coloring works best because it creates a bright blue color without thinning the frosting.
- If your frosting feels too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 10ā15 minutes before piping.
- Pipe the frosting first, then immediately add the gumdrops and gummy worms so they stick before the frosting begins to crust.
- Gently press the gummy worms into the frosting to help them stay in place without sinking too deep.
- Assemble the cupcakes shortly before serving for the freshest texture, as gummy candy can become sticky after sitting for a long time.
- Store decorated cupcakes in the refrigerator until ready to serve, but let them sit at room temperature for about 10ā15 minutes before eating for the best frosting texture.
- This recipe is easy to double or triple for birthday parties, school events, or ocean-themed celebrations.
Octopus Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 3 premade cupcakes store bought or baked
- 1 container vanilla or white frosting
- 2 drops neon blue food coloring
- 12 sour gummy worms
- 3 gumdrops
- 6 7mm mini candy eyes
Instructions
- Mix neon blue food coloring and frosting together. Mix well. Place into piping back fitted with 6B tip and pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
- Use a little frosting to attach the candy eyes onto the gum drops.
- Place the gum drops onto the center of each cupcake. Place gummy worms as legs. Serve cold!
