Easy Mushroom Cupcake Party Dessert

With the new Super Mario movie coming out, I thought I would create a cute mushroom cupcake. Cupcakes make parties go smoother and this is an easy cupcake decorating technique anyone can do without fancy piping tips.

I’ll share the cupcake recipe, an easy buttercream frosting recipe, and the steps on how to create a rounded mound to look like a mushroom. And you don’t have to stick with red or white – match your theme or pick your favorite frosting color!

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How to Frost a Cupcake Into a Mushroom

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I’m serious about cupcakes. I have one of the most popular cupcake recipes on the Internet, share tons of recipes, designs, and even how to make cake box mix cupcakes to save time measuring.

I have an AMAZING easy buttercream frosting (that could become your go-to buttercream recipe) but I usually only share the piping tips I use, but not the technique. That changes today because these are easy and so much fun.

I made the cutest little Amanita muscaria cupcakes without fondant and thought they would be the PERFECT Super Mario party dessert. They’ll also work well if you’re setting up a woodland party or even a forest animal birthday party.

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Supplies You Will Need

This frosting technique is simple and doesn’t require you to tons of fancy gadgets or even a piping tip to your name. A few items to make this easy cupcake decorating idea happen are:

• offset spatula – If you don’t have one, use a butterknife (turn the ridged edge up) to really form the edge of the cupcake.
• ice cream scoop – Use a 1/2 cup measuring cup if you don’t have a scoop, but a lot of frosting is needed to get the center of the cupcake high.
• piping or pastry bag for accents – A zip-top plastic bag will work with a TINY bit of one corner cut off (the opposite side of the zipper).
• hot water in a cup which fits the spatula or knife vertically
• clean kitchen towel or paper towel

The Best Buttercream Recipe for This Method

You can use most any frosting for this method, however, it needs to be able to hold a small peak. A very creamy frosting might not hold its shape, so stay away from anything that doesn’t hold a peak when lifted from the bowl. You can use cream cheese frosting if it holds a slight peak.

For a sturdy frosting designed for structure AND taste, try this easy buttercream frosting recipe. I’ve had to whip out the recipe and share it with so many people that I finally just put it into a post here on the site. It’s SO good and it holds every piping technique well.

Easy Cupcake Recipe (That Actually Tastes SO Good)

I’m not a baker – not like a “real” baker (and if you got the ‘cool mom’ reference from Mean Girls, we’re now best friends). I went to Business school for an MBA, not culinary school. So I had to make about 1,000 cupcake recipes until I found one that is now a screaming hit.

I will link this delicious and easy vanilla cupcake recipe here in case you need it. That said, this technique works with store-bought cupcakes. Scrape the frosting off, whip up a new batch of buttercream, and start from there.

Party Ideas and Themes for This Cute Mushroom Cupcake Idea

This girl doesn’t need an excuse to make cupcakes – you’re like me and can make a party out of anything, I thought I would share a few ideas where these adorable cupcakes can be used.

• Super Mario Party – Whip up a few of these polymer clay mushrooms using red clay (or paint) and tuck them everywhere.
• Woodland Animal Party – Make these woodland crafts as decorations (or take home gifts).
• Spring or Garden Party – This easy seed pop recipe is a fun addition to the party favors.
• Enchanted Forest Party – Set up a woodland diorama for kids to play with using a free printable.
• Fairy Party – These DIY fairy dolls are a great decoration and this craft stick fairy craft for kids is great to set up as an activity.

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