If you’re looking for an adorable and delicious dessert, these Piggy Face Cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, farm-themed parties, or just for fun! With a moist cupcake base, fluffy frosting, and creative decorations, these sweet treats are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Whether you’re baking with kids or making them for a party, these piggy cupcakes are as fun to create as they are to eat!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Adorable & Fun – These piggy cupcakes are almost too cute to eat!
- Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and decorations make them beginner-friendly.
- Perfect for Kids – A great baking activity that children will love helping with.
- Customizable – Change up the colors or add different expressions for unique piggy faces.
- Great for Parties – Ideal for birthdays, farm-themed events, or school treats.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box vanilla or strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, and water)
- Pink food coloring (optional, for extra piggy effect)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
For Decoration:
- Large pink marshmallows (for snouts)
- Mini marshmallows (for ears)
- Pink sugar sprinkles (for texture)
- Black gel icing (for nostrils and eyes)
- Pink candy melts or M&M’s (optional, for added decoration)
Step-by-Step Instructions About Piggy Face Cupcakes
1. Prepare the Cupcakes
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with liners. Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to enhance the piggy look. Fill each liner about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely before decorating.
2. Make the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and a few drops of pink food coloring until the frosting is evenly colored.
3. Frost the Cupcakes
Spread or pipe the pink frosting onto each cooled cupcake, creating a smooth, rounded surface.
4. Add the Piggy Features
- Snout: Cut pink marshmallows in half and place them in the center of each cupcake.
- Ears: Cut mini marshmallows diagonally and place them above the snout.
- Nostrils & Eyes: Use black gel icing to draw two small nostrils on the marshmallow snout and add small dots for the eyes.
- Extra Decorations: Sprinkle pink sugar for texture and use pink candy melts or M&M’s for extra facial details.
5. Serve & Enjoy
Let the cupcakes sit for 10-15 minutes to allow decorations to set, then serve and enjoy the cutest treats ever!
More Fun Dessert Recipes
Looking for more playful dessert ideas? Check out these delicious recipes:
- 🎂 Spring Confetti Cake – A festive, colorful cake perfect for celebrations.
- 🍌 Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins – A delicious and easy-to-make muffin recipe for breakfast or dessert.
- 🍩 Churro Cheesecake – A sweet and crispy twist on classic cheesecake.
- 🐰 Easter Bunny Poke Cake – A fun, colorful cake filled with pudding and topped with festive decorations.
- 🍫 Easter Dirt Cake Casserole – A layered chocolate and cookie delight, perfect for Easter.
- 🥤 Easter Bunny Punch – A refreshing, pastel-colored drink that’s great for parties.
For expert baking tips and creative decorating ideas, visit Food Network for inspiration!
Serving and Storage Tips
- Serving – Enjoy immediately or store at room temperature for up to a day.
- Storage – Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing – Freeze undecorated cupcakes for up to 2 months. Thaw before frosting and decorating.
Helpful Notes
- Homemade Cake Option – If you prefer from-scratch cupcakes, use your favorite vanilla or strawberry cupcake recipe.
- Alternative Frosting – Swap buttercream for cream cheese frosting for a tangy twist.
- More Animal Faces – Try making cow, dog, or cat cupcakes using similar decorating techniques.
Final Thoughts
These Piggy Face Cupcakes are guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering. They’re adorable, delicious, and easy to customize for any occasion. Whether you’re baking them for a birthday, a farm-themed party, or just for fun, these cupcakes will bring joy to everyone who sees them. Try them out and let me know how they turn out! 🐷🧁✨
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Piggy Face Cupcakes Recipe
These Piggy Face Cupcakes are fun, adorable, and easy to make! A perfect dessert for farm parties, birthdays, or kid-friendly baking activities.
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box vanilla or strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, and water)
- Pink food coloring (optional, for extra piggy effect)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
For Decoration:
- Large pink marshmallows (for snouts)
- Mini marshmallows (for ears)
- Pink sugar sprinkles (for texture)
- Black gel icing (for nostrils and eyes)
- Pink candy melts or M&M’s (optional, for added decoration)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cupcakes
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with liners. Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to enhance the piggy look. Fill each liner about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely before decorating.
2. Make the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and a few drops of pink food coloring until the frosting is evenly colored.
3. Frost the Cupcakes
Spread or pipe the pink frosting onto each cooled cupcake, creating a smooth, rounded surface.
4. Add the Piggy Features
- Snout: Cut pink marshmallows in half and place them in the center of each cupcake.
- Ears: Cut mini marshmallows diagonally and place them above the snout.
- Nostrils & Eyes: Use black gel icing to draw two small nostrils on the marshmallow snout and add small dots for the eyes.
- Extra Decorations: Sprinkle pink sugar for texture and use pink candy melts or M&M’s for extra facial details.
5. Serve & Enjoy
Let the cupcakes sit for 10-15 minutes to allow decorations to set, then serve and enjoy the cutest treats ever!
Notes
- Homemade Cake Option – If you prefer from-scratch cupcakes, use your favorite vanilla or strawberry cupcake recipe.
- Alternative Frosting – Swap buttercream for cream cheese frosting for a tangy twist.
- More Animal Faces – Try making cow, dog, or cat cupcakes using similar decorating techniques.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg