Cupcake ideas for birthday gift baskets

Cupcakes are always a treat for kids. Almost every kid is fond of the variety of flavours, the soft texture and colorful appearances of cupcakes. But, it is the enticing frosting and the enticing decorations in different colors and shapes that attracts them the most.

You can use every day ingredients and lure your children to eat healthy by disguising them in cupcakes. Here is a list of five experimental cupcake ideas which can be used to prepare the perfect birthday cupcakes for your kids and their young friends.

Sweet Potato Cupcakes

Simply leave sweet potatoes in the oven at a low temperature till they are cooked through. This will enhance their natural sweetness. Make it into a puree and use it to make cupcakes. The sweet potato will help you turn out extra moist cupcakes, which are moreish. You can add nutmeg powder in the preparation to enhance the nutty aroma. Sweet potatoes are a healthy option as they are rich in minerals such as sodium and potassium.

Eggshell Cupcakes

You serve your kids regular hard-boiled eggs every day for breakfat. Why not surprise them one day with cupcakes baked inside eggshells? It is a recipe which owes its uniqueness to the clever way it is presented. You can bake regular cupcakes of any flavour, using an empty eggshell as a mould. You can paint the eggshells in vibrant colors for that extra bit of intrigue.

Frosted Lemongrass Cupcakes

With summer in town, why not add a fresh dose of zing to your regular key lime cupcakes? Instead of using limes, get that refreshing citrus hit that makes your tongue sing with lemongrass instead. The tangy fragrance of lemongrass will draw your kids to the kitchen even before you finish baking. You can use a regular icing sugar frosting for this cupcake and cover them with desiccated coconuts.

Carrot Zucchini Cupcakes

It is a wonderful preparation which strikes a balance between taste and nutrition. In fact, it is undoubtedly the easiest way to make your kids eat their share of carrots and zucchinis without any fuss. A pinch of cinnamon powder also goes very well with this recipe. Simply add grated carrots and zucchinis to your regular vanilla cupcake batter. Frost them with a classic cream cheese frosting and see your kids enjoy them.

Ambrosia Cupcakes

You can never go wrong with the combination of pineapple, honey and marshmallows, even for cupcakes. Use fresh sliced pineapples, and ditch the sugar and replace it with honey instead. Increase the gooeyness by adding marshmallows. A recipe that even the Greek Gods swore by, these cupcakes are alluring. Your kids are definitely going to love this preparation, which is rich in flavor and nutrition. The cupcakes can be topped to amplify the tropical factor.

See your kids gobble these preparations as soon as they are served. These experimental cupcakes would also look great as part of birthday gift baskets so whip up a few batches and watch your your child’s eyes light up with joy.