Super Mario Mushroom Cupcakes

These fun Super Mario Cupcakes are so fun and great for Mario fans! These cupcakes are themed like the iconic mushrooms found in every franchise!

I am a super mario FAN! I mean, who isn’t? I have been playing the game since I was kid, so I am super geeked for the movie to come out! These mushroom cupcakes are made easily with pre made cupcakes and your favorite buttercream frosting!

What ingredients do you need for these Super Mario cupcakes?

• 6 Cupcakes 
• 1 3/4 Cups of Buttercream
• Red Food Gel Color 

How do you make these fun nintendo treats?

-Start by separating your buttercream. Take 1/4 of the buttercream out of your bowl and put into a piping bag. 

-Secure the end of the piping bag and set it to the side for later.

-In the bowl with the remaining buttercream, put 3-5 drops of red food color.

-Mix until all the buttercream is red.

-Gather your Cupcakes and line them up for easy assembly 

-Using an Ice cream scooper, scoop the red buttercream on top of the cup cake.

-Get your offset spatula, place it in some warm/hot water. Then wipe it with a sheet of paper towel.

-Moving quickly, use the spatula to smooth the mound of buttercream. Start from the top and lightly move the spatula down and outward to help form the mushroom shape.

-Do this to all sides of the cupcake. 

-Once the shape is set, clean of the spatula and place it back in the warm water.

-Use the same spatula to cut off the extra icing that is now at the bottom of the mound but keep the same mushroom shape.

-Put on some food safe gloves so you don’t get any color on your hands, use your hand to smooth out and curve around edges of the buttercream. If your mound is misshapen you can lightly lay your palm over it to round it out.

-Grab your piping bags with white buttercream and cut the tip to create a small hole. 

-Pipe small circles over the red buttercream and fill them in.

-Now grab your offset spatula from the warm water, wipe it with a paper towel again and use it to smooth out the white circles. Be very careful and gentle to not touch the red icing.

-Repeat this step for each cupcake and your done.

-Serve and enjoy.

What are some tips and tricks for these mushroom cupcakes?

-Your Icing doesn’t have to look perfect because real mushrooms aren’t .

-If your icing isn’t turning the deep red color you want, let it sit in a bowl covered with a lid for 15- 30 minutes and the color should develop more. 

-These mushroom cupcakes can be stored in a airtight container in a cool dry place for 3-4 days.

-If you place them in the fridge remember that can cause condensation and alter the appearance of the white circles. 

How do you store these cupcakes?

These Super Mario cupcakes should be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place if you plan on eating them within 3-4 days. If storing for longer, wrap each cupcake tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. The fridge can cause condensation which can alter the appearance of the white circles, so try to avoid that if possible.

Enjoy your Super Mario Cupcakes and let us know what you think of them! Show off your creations on social media and tag us so we can see. And don’t forget to share with any Mario fans out there too – because everyone loves a good cupcake!

What are some other fun cupcakes recipes to try?

If you are looking for more fun cupcake recipes be sure to check this comprehensive list! The Best Cupcake Recipes You Will Ever Try