Description
A Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake is a playful twist on a classic cake, made by arranging frosted cupcakes into a single shape or design. It’s easy to serve—no slicing required—and ideal for birthdays, holidays, or themed celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 cupcakes (any flavor: vanilla, chocolate, funfetti, etc.)
- 2–3 cups buttercream frosting (or more depending on your design)
- Food coloring (as needed for your theme or decoration)
- Sprinkles, candies, or edible decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Bake 24 cupcakes using your favorite recipe or box mix. Let them cool completely.
- Arrange the cupcakes tightly on a large board or tray in your desired shape (heart, star, number, dress, etc.).
- Prepare buttercream and tint with food coloring if desired.
- Use a large piping tip or offset spatula to frost across all cupcakes in a unified design—treat it like one big cake surface.
- Decorate with sprinkles, candies, piped borders, or themed toppers.
- Chill slightly to set, then serve by pulling apart individual cupcakes—no cutting needed!
Notes
- For sharp shapes (like numbers or animals), use mini cupcakes or cut one in half to fit tight corners.
- Use a large cake board, baking sheet, or a piece of cardboard wrapped in foil as your base.
- Best assembled and decorated on the day of serving for freshness and neat presentation.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
