Baby Chick Cupcakes

Cupcake Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Heat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line 24 muffin tins with paper cases (you can halve the recipe to make 12 or bake them in batches).
2. Mix the Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, milk, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and egg.
   • Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes, or mix vigorously by hand until well combined.
3. Fill the Cases:
   • Pour the batter into the paper cases, filling each one about halfway.
4. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

Frosting Instructions:

1. Prepare the Frosting:
   • In a bowl, gradually add tablespoons of cream to 2 cups of icing sugar, mixing until you reach your desired consistency. Some prefer it runny, while others like it a bit stiffer.
2. Color the Frosting:
   • Add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the frosting and mix until evenly colored.
3. Dye the Coconut:
   • In a ziplock bag, combine 2 cups of shredded coconut with a few drops of yellow food coloring. Seal the bag and rub it with your fingers to evenly dye the coconut.

Decorating the Cupcakes:

1. Frost the Cupcakes:
   • Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread the yellow frosting generously on top of each one.
2. Add Coconut “Feathers”:
   • Pour the dyed coconut into a small bowl. Dip the frosted cupcakes icing-side down into the coconut to cover them completely.
3. Finish with Candy Decorations:
   • Use brown M&Ms for the eyes, securing them with a dab of frosting. For the beak, poke orange M&Ms into the cupcake.
4. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Your adorable chick cupcakes are ready to be served! Enjoy the cuteness!