Easy Chewbacca Cupcake Tutorial - Perfect Star Wars Dessert
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Howdy folks!! Man, it's been a long time since I've posted a
recipe or tutorial. Part of why I've been MIA is that I've been prepping for the twins'
birthday party. They wanted a Star Wars
birthday party, and they wanted to feature their favorite character: Chewbacca.
I've made it clear that I'm no expert cake decorator, but even my limited
skills can change some simple store bought cake mix and canned frosting into
amazing Chewbacca cupcakes that will make any Star Wars fan happy!
It's perfect
for May the Fourth, a Star Wars Birthday, or maybe a marathon viewing of all 7
episodes!
Here's what you need:
Cupcakes from a cake mix
(follow box directions/ingredients to make), cooled.
2 cans for chocolate
frosting/icing (I used Pillsbury Chocolate Marshmallow)
Chocolate sprinkles
(also known as chocolate Jimmies), about 12 oz
Approximately 50 Mini marshmallows\
Approximately 75
semi-sweet chocolate chips
Special tools:
Pastry/icing bag with
half-star tip (or similar tip that will create a flat ribbon of icing)
Shallow dish
Okay, are you ready for
this super simple tutorial?
Here's what you do:
Generously spread the
frosting over the top of the cupcake so that all exposed cake is covered down
to the cupcake liner.
Pour a generous amount
of sprinkles into a shallow dish. Roll the frosted portion of the cupcake on
the sprinkles until the frosting is well covered with sprinkles. This step was
handled by my eight-year-old!
Place 2 chocolate chips
flat side up next to each other for eyes. Place one more chocolate chip under
the "eyes" with the flat side of the chip pointing toward the eyes.
This is your nose.
See, it's already got a marked resemblance to Chewie!
Place some icing in your
icing bag/tool. Using the half-star tip place a band of frosting diagonally
from about the middle right side of the cupcake to the middle bottom. This is
the start of the bandolier. Cut 2 mini marshmallows
into fourths crosswise. Apply around 6-8 onto the "bandolier".
And that's it! Easy
Chewbacca cupcakes. Enjoy!
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