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My girls from the time they were very little adored the Disney princesses. First, it was Cinderella.
Then, the movie Frozen was released. Elsa, of course, took a front seat literally. I mean not only were they obsessed with Cinderella.
But, then the live action movie for Beauty and The Beast was released. My older daughter, immediately felt a kinship with Belle, especially since the lead actress’ first name is also the same as her own. My younger daughter also found herself awe inspired by Belle. But then again she had an on again and off again love of Belle over the years for some reason.
Right now, I began to plan our upcoming Walt Disney World summer vacation. We are once again celebrating my older girl’s birthday there. See in July, she turns 10—DOUBLE DIGITS! I asked if she still wanted to do the Bippity Boppity Boutique. I wasn’t sure if at ten she was over it.
She told me that she still very much intends on doing the most magical princess makeover. I, then, had to ask whether she wanted to dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table or Be Our Guest for her birthday dinner. She told me hands down that Be Our Guest was the winner.
Just like that July’s dining and birthday dinner was booked. But I couldn’t resist getting further in the mood. See July is about five months out now. So, I could use a bit of magic here to hold me over. I mean I thought we all could.
So, what better time than now to make Beauty and the Beast cupcakes inspired by the girl’s most favorite princess.
I started with plain vanilla cupcakes. These could be baked or store bought in all honesty. Then, I make my buttercream frosting with butter, icing sugar and milk to apply a thin coating of icing.
After that, I cover the icing with rolled out yellow fondant, which is the color of Belle’s ball gown. I finish up our Beauty and the Beast cupcakes by decorating with a pretty rosebud.
See the rosebud is reminiscent of the Enchanted Rose from Beauty and the Beast.
I mean it these cupcakes are seriously not only so very easy to make, but they are a massive hit for the Beauty and the Beast fan, too!
So how about it? Do you want to make Beauty and the Beast Cupcakes?
Then, scroll on to get the recipe tutorial for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Cupcakes.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Cupcakes Recipe
Disney's Beauty and the Beast Inspired Cupcakes Recipe
For all the Disney Beauty and the Beast fans out there, these cupcakes are perfect.
Ingredients
- 12 of your favorite vanilla cupcakes
- ½ stick butter, softened
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 7-9 oz. yellow fondant
- 1-2 oz. Kelly green fondant
- 1-2 tsp red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Ensure your cupcakes are cool to the touch before decorating.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together butter, icing sugar and milk.
- Once the ingredients are well combined and form semi-stiff peaks, use an offset spatula to apply a thin layer of buttercream on each cupcake.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out your yellow fondant so that it’s about ¼ of an inch thick.
- With a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter), cut out 12 yellow fondant circles. Place on top of each cupcake.
- Roll out 12 spheres from your green fondant – about ¼ of an inch in size.
- Roll each sphere so to be thin strips – they will act as your rose’s stem.
- Press one fondant stem onto the center of each cupcake.
- Pinch out 24 small spheres from your green fondant and shape them into small triangles. These will act as your rose’s leaves.
- Place two leaves onto each cupcake.
- Tint your remaining buttercream with red gel food coloring and place in a piping bag with Wilton frosting tip #74.
- Frost each cupcake with a small dollop of red buttercream. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 667 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 15mg Sodium: 65mg Carbohydrates: 156g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 148g Protein: 0g
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Meredith Spidel says
These are so, so pretty! What a beautiful treat, Janine!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Meredith!! 🙂
Dara says
These are so cute and I’m sure would be perfect for a Beauty and the Beast party!
Janine says
Absolutely love the idea of a Beauty and the Beast birthday party!! 🙂
William Holland says
Very clever! Very cute! Very tasty!
Just one question, Janine…do you like Disney? LOL
Happy Weekend, my friend!
Janine says
Aw, Bill you know me so well! Happy Weekend to you, too 🙂
Gloria Spagnoli says
They are so pretty! And I’m sure delicious! Enjoy! xxoo
Janine says
Aw, thanks Aunt Gloria xoxo <3
Kristi Campbell says
Such adorable cupcakes! I love them. And OMG I can’t believe our kids are turning DOUBLE DIGITS this summer! Yikes!
Janine says
Aw, thank you so much, Kristi. And I know I am still in denial about the double digits for our kiddos!!
Annette says
What beautiful cupcakes. Your girls must be so excited about your upcoming trip to Disney again in July.
Janine says
Thanks, Annette and yes my girls are so very excited 🙂
Mary says
Hi Janine 🙂 My Mother loves Beauty and the Beast so she quickly deemed Beauty and the Beast my favorite animated movie, 36 years later I still agree with her. It’s defiantly in my top 5, and they cupcakes take me back to Bells dress and that cool enchanted rose. I love Cinderella too 🙂 she’s a classic
Janine says
Aw, Mary smiling reading your comment and love, love, love that both Belle and Cinderella hold special places in your heart, too 🙂
Jen says
Oh my gosh! Super cute! I think I have some little Princesses who are down with this recipe. Maybe some big ones too…Pinned 🙂
Janine says
Aw, thanks for pinning and hope your princesses enjoy, as well 🙂
Cynthia says
Well, would you look at that! How prettyyyyy! You are one talented mama! When you’re famous, I’m gonna say, yes! I knew her and commented on her blog and she’s awesome! Hehe. Sending you big hugs and wishes for a wonderful week!
Janine says
Aw, thank you again and so many huge hugs once again to you!! xoxo <3
Angelina says
These are so cute!!! I love the roses! Beauty and the Beast is my favorite. Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things! I’ll be featuring you tomorrow! Angelina @ Petite Haus.
Janine says
Thanks so much Angelina and will definitely stop in today, as well 🙂
Christine Carter says
I am just catching this adorable recipe now? How did I miss it? I just love your girls’ love of all things Disney and that beautiful Belle! Those cupcakes are simply AMAZING, Janine!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Chris and these cupcakes were simply a hit with my princesses here 🙂