Bonfire Cupcakes
 
Makes 24
Ingredients
  • Orange gel food coloring
  • Yellow gel food coloring
  • Orange Buttercream (recipe follows)
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix, prepared according to package directions for cupcakes and cooled completely
  • Chocolate cream-covered biscuit sticks*
  • Gold sparkling sugar, for topping
  • Sparkler candles (optional; see Kitchen Tip)
Instructions
  1. Fit a pastry bag with a large open star piping tip (Ateco #828). Using a small paint brush, brush orange and yellow food coloring in alternating thick stripes on inside of bag. Spoon Orange Buttercream into bag; pipe onto prepared cupcakes.
  2. Trim biscuit sticks to fit around buttercream, and adhere to side of buttercream. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, top with sparkler candles (if using). Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/bonfire-cupcakes/