I found myself hosting Brittany’s baby shower by accident. Her BFF is “in charge,” but her apartment wasn’t large enough to hold everyone. Could it be at my house? Sure. Then, the matter of food came up. Did I mind making some cupcakes since gluten free foods were expensive and the BFF’s cooking adventures as a child had caused damage to my kitchen? That’s when I searched and found how to make baby rattle cupcakes. I jazzed up the basic recipe a little and made homemade icing in pink, but the icing could be done in any pastel color. I used a gluten free cake mix, but if you are not gluten free, substitute a regular cake mix. It’s cheaper.
To make the cupcakes, prepare the mix as directed on the package and add 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Pour cupcakes into wrappers and bake as directed. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
Prepare Almond Buttercream frosting or use your own favorite frosting recipe. You can also use canned if you are in a hurry. Tint the frosting whatever color you prefer using food paste coloring. I use Wilton brand. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes and add sprinkles.
Insert a lollipop stick (find them in the cake baking section of craft stores or Walmart) into the side of the cupcake. Attach a small gumdrop to the end of the stick.
Add a ribbon in the color of your choice to the middle of the lollipop stick and tie it into a bow.
- 1 boxed yellow or chocolate cake mix, regular or gluten free
- ingredients listed on package to prepare cake (eggs, oil, water)
- 1/2 sour cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Almond Buttercream frosting (or frosting of your choice)
- Pink Sprinkles
- Lollipop sticks
- Thin ribbon in color of your choice
- assorted gumdrops
- paste food gel
- Mix cake mix as directed on package. Stir in almond extract and sour cream. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare almond buttercream frosting or frosting of your choice, Tint with paste food gel in color(s) of your choice. Pipe frosting onto cupcake. Add sprinkles.
- Push a lollipop stick into one end of the cupcake. Attach a gumdrop to the end of the lollipop stick. Using ribbon, tie a bow around the middle of the lollipop stick.
What were the cutest baby shower cupcakes or cake you’ve ever seen?
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Oh these are so cute. A great idea for a baby shower or announcement party.
Those are so adorable! Perfect for a baby shower!
Those are so cute and adorable. I cannot believe how simple and easy it is to make them. They must have been a hit at the baby shower.
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Perfect for a baby shower! Love it and looks simple too!
Adorable! These are really so simple Pam but so unique! I’m not hosting any baby showers soon but will keep this one in the file!
My goodness these look so cute & adorable which would excite kids so much. I have never tried one such idea before & this could be a great choice for baby shower in my family in future.
Those did turn out cute as can be. I bet everyone loved them at the shower. 🙂
Those are just darling! It’s been a while since I have thrown a baby shower, but this would be such a cute way to celebrate a new baby.
Totally cute! Give me idea for my daughter’s birthday! Would also make for great baby shower treats.
Now that’s something I’ve never seen. How adorable. Any new mom would love to have these at her baby shower.
Oh gosh those are the cutest. I have never seen baby rattle cupcakes before. Next time someone asks me for baked goods for their shower, I’ll make these!
What a neat, crafty idea for a cupcake design!
These certainly look colorful and I bet they taste great, checking out the ingredients/prep.
Those are too adorable! Now, somebody in my family need to get pregnant so we can make these!
What a cute and adorable cupcake! This is just creative! I love the idea and would love to try this.
Oh what a cute idea! They look adorable, and I think they’d be a great addition to any baby shower! I had mine over 13 years ago now, and wish I had something like this. Too fun!
So many baby posts to read today, these are the cutest little cupcakes ever. I bet they would be a hit at any baby shower!
Perfect for a baby shower or Christening. They do look adorable and yummy too. I’ll save this for later. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
These are too cute! What cute idea for a baby shower.
I’ve found myself in charge of baby showers multiple times due to spaces not being big enough! These are adorable and much better than what I’ve come up with in a pinch!
These are so super adorable! They would be amazing for a baby shower and could easily be displayed at a child’s birthday party with a few little tweaks.
Those rattles would be adorable to make for a baby shower! How cute!
Oh my gosh, these are SO cute!!! Perfect for a baby shower, for sure!
Those are just about the cutest cupcakes I’ve ever seen! These would be perfect for a baby shower or a baby’s first birthday.