BUMBLEBEE BANANA CUPCAKES

Bumblebee Banana Cupcakes image

Make a beeline for these easy, cute-as-a-bug cupcakes that are simply irresistible. They're wonderful for school treats, kids' parties, or even outdoor summer events. -Beatrice Richard, Posen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) banana quick bread and muffin mix
1 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
5 drops yellow food coloring
12 large yellow gumdrops
1/2 cup chocolate frosting
12 semisweet chocolate chips
24 miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional
12 large white gumdrops
Black shoestring licorice, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the muffin mix, milk, oil and eggs. Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine vanilla frosting and food coloring. Frost cupcakes. Cut yellow gumdrops in half widthwise. Use the rounded tops for heads. Flatten remaining portions into ovals for bodies. Place one head and one body on each cupcake. , Place chocolate frosting in a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe stripes on gumdrop bodies to resemble a bumblebee. For the stinger, place one chocolate chip at the end of body with pointed end facing out. Pipe two eyes with chocolate frosting or position two mini chocolate chips in front of head for eyes. Cut white gumdrops in half lengthwise; position next to bodies for wings. Insert two licorice pieces for antennae.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.