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Delicious bow arrow cupcakes recipe with colorful frosting and decorative bow and arrow designs.

Bow Arrow Cupcakes

Chef Emma Brown
These fun, themed cupcakes feature a sweet, moist base topped with delicious buttercream frosting, complete with edible bow and arrow decorations. Perfect for any event!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cupcake Pan/Muffin Tin The size of the cupcake pan/muffin tin is for 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Fondant food coloring, edible food markers, buttercream frosting, candy sticks (for arrows)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in one bowl. Cream butter and sugar in another, then add eggs and vanilla.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until combined. Spoon into cupcake liners.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cupcakes cool.
  • Decorate with fondant bow and arrows. Use edible food markers for detailing.

Notes

  • Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before decorating to prevent melting frosting.
  • Experiment with different colors for the bow and arrow to match your event theme.