Which Disney character tends to get overlooked? I’m not sure why, she’s cute and smart and funny! Daisy Duck was always one of my favorite characters growing up! The cute Daisy Duck Cupcakes are the perfect tribute to her. And, they feature cute fondant ears, bows and daisies and homemade vanilla frosting! They are perfect for Disney-themed birthday parties and more!
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Ingredients for Daisy Duck Fondant Ears and Bow:
- 1 package of white fondant
- 1 package of purple fondant
- 1 package of yellow fondant
- 1 Wilton fondant bow mold
- 1 Daisy floral fondant plunger
- 1 mini circle fondant cutter
Directions to make Daisy Duck Fondant Ears and Bow:
Makes bows and Ears for 24 cupcakes
Sprinkle some powder sugar onto a cutting board
Roll out the white fondant into 1/4 inch thickness and cut out 48 circles of the white fondant for the ears and set aside
Roll out more white fondant into ¼ inch thickness and use the small and medium daisy fondant plunger to cut of floral pieces
Set aside to dry
Powder your hands with powder sugar and mold the yellow fondant into a nerd candy size ball and set aside allow to dry
Directions on making the flower:
Dip your finger into a cup of water and lightly dab it onto the back of the small daisy fondant piece
Place it into the middle of the bigger daisy
Carefully dab a small amount of water onto the yellow ball and place into the center of the daisies
Allow to dry for a few hours
Dab a bit of water onto the side of one of the white circles
Place the Daisy on top of the ear
Allow to dry for a few hours
Powder your hands with powder sugar and mold the Purple fondant into a ball
Pinch off 1 teaspoon size ball of fondant and press it into the larger bow size mold
Ingredients for the Cupcakes:
Makes 24 Cupcakes
- 1 box of french vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs room temp
- 1/2 C of softened unsalted sweet cream butter
- 1 C whole milk
Supplies needed:
- cupcake liners
- cupcake pan
- Medium bowl
Directions to make the cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 350.
Line cupcake pan with the cupcake liners
In a medium bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk and stir until combined
Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full.
Bake in the oven for about 21 minutes.
Pull out the cupcakes and allow to cool before frosting.
Ingredients for the Homemade Vanilla Frosting:
- 3 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 6 C powdered sugar
- 5-7 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
Supplies needed:
- 1 large piping bag with large star tip
- Stand mixer
Directions to make the Vanilla Frosting:
Using a standing mixer combine the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and mix on medium speed until combined and smooth
Scoop the white frosting into the piping bag.
Decorating directions:
Frost cooled cupcakes with the frosting.
Place purple bow into the center of the frosting.
Place the ears on the side of the bow.
Enjoy!
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Daisy Duck Cupcakes with Homemade Vanilla Frosting
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Ingredients
- Ingredients for Daisy Duck Fondant Ears and Bow:
- 1 package of white fondant
- 1 package of purple fondant
- 1 package of yellow fondant
- 1 Wilton fondant bow mold
- 1 Daisy floral fondant plunger
- 1 mini circle fondant cutter
- Ingredients for the Cupcakes:
- Makes 24 Cupcakes
- 1 box of french vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs room temp
- 1/2 C of softened unsalted sweet cream butter
- 1 C whole milk
- Ingredients for the Homemade Vanilla Frosting:
- 3 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 6 C powdered sugar
- 5-7 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
Directions to make Daisy Duck Fondant Ears and Bow:
Makes bows and Ears for 24 cupcakes
Sprinkle some powder sugar onto a cutting board
Roll out the white fondant into 1/4 inch thickness and cut out 48 circles of the white fondant for the ears and set aside
Roll out more white fondant into ¼ inch thickness and use the small and medium daisy fondant plunger to cut of floral pieces
Set aside to dry
Powder your hands with powder sugar and mold the yellow fondant into a nerd candy size ball and set aside allow to dry
Directions on making the flower:
Dip your finger into a cup of water and lightly dab it onto the back of the small daisy fondant piece
Place it into the middle of the bigger daisy
Carefully dab a small amount of water onto the yellow ball and place into the center of the daisies
Allow to dry for a few hours
Dab a bit of water onto the side of one of the white circles
Place the Daisy on top of the ear
Allow to dry for a few hours
Powder your hands with powder sugar and mold the Purple fondant into a ball
Pinch off 1 teaspoon size ball of fondant and press it into the larger bow size mold
Directions to make the cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 350.
Line cupcake pan with the cupcake liners
In a medium bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk and stir until combined
Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full.
Bake in the oven for about 21 minutes.
Pull out the cupcakes and allow to cool before frosting.
Directions to make the Vanilla Frosting:
Using a standing mixer combine the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and mix on medium speed until combined and smooth
Scoop the white frosting into the piping bag.
Decorating directions:
Frost cooled cupcakes with the frosting.
Place purple bow into the center of the frosting.
Place the ears on the side of the bow.
Enjoy!
Notes
Check the post for links to buy the fondant and cutters.
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