{"id":1499,"date":"2018-09-24T11:26:50","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T16:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neverdonewithfun.com\/staging\/5228\/?p=1499"},"modified":"2019-11-23T12:22:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-23T18:22:32","slug":"simple-peppa-pig-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neverdonewithfun.com\/staging\/5228\/2018\/09\/24\/simple-peppa-pig-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Peppa Pig Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Simple<\/a>As I type this post, the \u201cPeppa Pig\u201d theme song is going through my head on repeat. I *may* have accidentally watched three episodes in a row…by myself…after the kids were in bed. For RESEARCH. The spacing of Peppa\u2019s eyes is tough to get right! (Because, why are both her eyes next to one another of the side of her head?? It\u2019s my one problem with the show.)<\/p>\n

Despite the animation that looks like it was done in Microsoft Paint in the \u201890s, Peppa has my heart. She\u2019s cheeky and funny and that adorable accent doesn\u2019t hurt either. So when a friend asked if I could help with Peppa cupcakes and a Peppa invitation for her son’s 3rd birthday, I was all in.<\/p>\n

But I was a little nervous: Replicating a character is some pressure. I hopped on to Amazon to see what (extremely inexpensive) tools were available to assist.<\/p>\n

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This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em> Read my full\u00a0<\/em>disclosure policy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0for all the boring details<\/em>.<\/p>\n

While I love a challenge and knew from the beginning I wanted to make cupcakes with Peppa heads, it was serendipity that I found the Peppa cake decorating kit on Amazon<\/a>. The combination of handmade Peppa heads and the plastic coins was exactly the balance I was looking for. It let me focus my hard work on fewer cupcakes and still create really cute, bright, fun treats. Also, those little Peppa candy decorations? The kids went crazy for those even though they taste exactly like Pez.<\/p>\n

The $7 Peppa cookie cutter from Amazon<\/a> was essential, and so are the candy eyeballs. I try not to buy too many specific cookie cutters, but for $7, it was worth the investment to simplify my life and capture the signature Peppa shape. (See note at the end of this post about hand-making George Pig heads from vanilla wafers.)<\/p>\n

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The secret to success on these cupcakes is planning ahead. Make your Peppa heads in steps, and start a couple of days before you need the cupcakes. I molded all the heads one night and attached the eyes. The next night, I embellished with the hot pink face details. Then the third night, I frosted the cupcakes and put it all together. To save time, I used a cake mix and cans of store-bought frosting. It might not be quite as delicious as my white chocolate buttercream<\/a> but you have to think about your audience: Kids aren’t going to care about the taste of the frosting as long as it’s sugary and brightly colored. And that, store-bought frosting can easily deliver.<\/p>\n

So get your supplies set up and let’s get decorating!<\/p>\n

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Make-It-Yourself Peppa Pig Cupcakes <\/span><\/h4>\n
… with Store-Bought Ingredients & a $7 Cookie Cutter!<\/span>
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Supplies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n