Description
These Koi Pond Cupcakes are visually captivating treats inspired by tranquil koi ponds. Soft vanilla cupcakes are topped with a clear blue jelly glaze, edible koi fish decorations, and lily pads made of fondant or candy. A creative and fun dessert perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or nature-themed events.
Ingredients
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- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- For the Jelly Pond Topping:
- 1 packet clear unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- A drop of blue food coloring
- For Decoration:
- Edible koi fish (made from fondant, candy, or white chocolate molds with food coloring)
- Green fondant or candy melts for lily pads
- Optional: edible flowers, glitter, or small pearls for extra pond sparkle
Instructions
- Bake the Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt alternately with milk.
- Divide batter evenly and bake 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make Jelly Topping:
- In a saucepan, combine gelatin, water, and sugar. Heat gently until dissolved.
- Add a tiny drop of blue food coloring to achieve a “pond water” shade. Let cool until slightly thickened but pourable.
- Decorate the Cupcakes:
- Using a small spoon, gently scoop a shallow cavity into each cooled cupcake top.
- Fill the cavity with jelly mixture. Before it sets, place koi fish and lily pad decorations on top.
- Chill to set completely.
Notes
- Use silicone koi fish molds for easy chocolate decorations.
- Can be adapted into a full koi pond sheet cake.
- Great project for kids or themed events.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
