Circus Clown Cupcakes

Bring the fun of the circus to your kitchen with these whimsical Circus Clown Cupcakes! Perfect for any festive gathering, these vegetarian treats are a colorful blend of sweet, creamy frosting and fluffy cake, topped with playful candy decorations. Ideal for those avoiding dairy, eggs, and gluten, these American-style cupcakes are a hit with both kids and adults.

With a flavor profile that balances sweetness and creaminess, these cupcakes are versatile enough for birthday parties, family gatherings, or just a fun baking day. Plus, they offer a delightful way to sneak in some creativity!

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Get ready to impress your guests with these fun Circus Clown Cupcakes—your next party will be a hit!

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 70 minutes

Overview

These delightful clown cupcakes are perfect for a circus-themed party. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Let your creativity shine as you create adorable clown faces with candy decorations.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 7 Tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter
• 0.75 Cups white sugar
• 2 Whole eggs
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1.75 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 0.5 Cups whole milk
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) whole milk
• 6 Ounces (oz) cream cheese, cubed
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.75 Cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 24 Mini chocolate chips
• 12 Red candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
• 12 Gummi worms
• 0.5 Cups orange candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and white sugar using an electric mixer until creamy. Add the whole eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternate adding the flour mixture and whole milk to the butter mixture in small amounts, mixing well after each addition.
4. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
6. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well. Add the vanilla extract halfway through.
7. Frost each cooled cupcake with a layer of cream cheese frosting. Decorate each cupcake with 2 mini chocolate chips for eyes, 1 red M&M® for the nose, and 1 gummy worm for the mouth. Use 2 rows of orange M&M's® on top to create the hair.

Enjoy these fun and festive Circus Clown Cupcakes at your next party!