Chaos Cake-Inspired Mini Cupcakes (Printable)

Mini cupcakes stacked and topped for vibrant flavors. Maximalist layers make every bite unique.

# Ingredient list:

→ Cupcake Base

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/4 cup whole milk
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Layer Add-Ins

09 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
10 - 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
11 - 2 tablespoons crushed cookies

→ Frosting and Toppings

12 - 1 cup vanilla frosting
13 - 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped pretzels
15 - 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows
16 - 2 tablespoons candied nuts
17 - 1 tablespoon edible glitter or colored sugar

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing gently. Stir in milk until well combined.
03 - Gently fold rainbow sprinkles, chocolate chips, and crushed cookies into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Spoon the batter into prepared liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
06 - Pipe or spread vanilla frosting atop cooled cupcakes. Drizzle caramel sauce and garnish with chopped pretzels, mini marshmallows, candied nuts, and edible glitter for an exuberant finish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bright and playful mini desserts bring instant smiles
  • Great for parties easy to customize toppings and flavors
  • Fun for kids to help decorate sparks creativity in the kitchen
  • Makes use of those leftover candy bits cookies and sprinkles from your pantry
  • Every batch feels like a new creation even with the same base recipe
02 -
  • Fun way to clear out leftover treats and candies in the cupboard
  • Each cupcake is unique and never looks store-bought
  • A big hit with both kids and adults at parties
03 -
  • Always fluff flour before measuring to avoid dense cakes
  • Try to frost cupcakes while fully cooled to prevent the melting mess
  • Set up all your toppings in bowls like a buffet to spark creativity and make decorating fast
  • If working with kids let them create topping guidelines such as most colorful most crunch per bite or tallest layer for a fun challenge

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