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Bubblicious Bubblegum Cupcakes with Bubblegum Buttercream Frosting
Dolce Flav
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Category
Bubble Gum Flavor
Author:
Dolce Flav
Servings
12
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
These Bubblicious Bubblegum Cupcakes are a fun and whimsical treat with a moist cupcake base infused lightly with bubble gum flavor, then topped with a sweet and fluffy pink bubblegum buttercream frosting. Ready in just 20 minutes total, you whisk together the batter, bake the cupcakes, and while they cool, whip up the bubblegum‑scented buttercream. Frost generously, sprinkle with colorful sugar or candies, and top each cupcake with a playful bubblegum ball—perfect for birthdays or themed parties.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
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Basic cupcake batter
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Bubble gum flavoring or extract
Buttercream Frosting:
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Butter
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Powdered sugar
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Milk or cream
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Bubble gum flavoring
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Optional: food coloring (pink) and sprinkles or a gumball for garnish
Directions
Bake the cupcakes: Prepare your cupcake batter—whether homemade or from a mix—and stir in a small amount of bubble gum flavoring until evenly distributed. Fill liners and bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Let cupcakes cool completely.
Make bubblegum buttercream: In a mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then blend in a splash of milk or cream. Stir in bubble gum flavoring until the frosting smells and tastes sweetly nostalgic. Optional: tint frosting softly pink.
Frost and decorate: Use a piping bag or knife to frost each cupcake thickly. Top with sprinkles or sugar dusting, and finish with a bubblegum ball for extra flair.
Serve promptly: These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to a day.
Recipe Note
10 FAQs about Bubblicious Bubblegum Cupcakes
Question Answer
What kind of bubble gum flavoring should I use?Use a bakery-grade bubble gum extract—start with a few drops or ½ teaspoon and adjust to taste.
Can I use food coloring?Yes, adding a drop or two of pink gel coloring gives a classic “bubblegum” look without altering flavor.
Can I make frosting ahead of time?Yes—frosting can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge; bring to room temp before piping.
What if I don’t have bubble gum extract?Try a mix of cherry and orange extracts (the “fantasy” bubble gum flavor base), or use vanilla as milder substitute.
Can I omit the gumball garnish?Absolutely—it’s purely decorative (and safer if you’re serving to little kids).
Are these cupcakes kid-friendly?Yes, the mild bubblegum flavor and colorful presentation are especially popular with children.
How long do they stay fresh?Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temp for up to 24 hours.
Can I freeze them?Cupcakes freeze well (without gumball topping)—frost after thawing.
Can I turn this into a cake?Yes—double the recipe and layer it for a bubblegum birthday cake; frost accordingly.
Are they overly sweet?The flavor is sweet and fun but balanced—adjust sugar in frosting or flavouring intensity to taste.