Lions and tigers and zebras, oh my...and don't forget the monkeys.  The kids will go wild (but not too wild) when they see these adorable cupcakes, perfect for a jungle theme birthday party. Professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker kitchens shows us how it's done. You'll be glad it's a jungle out there.

How to make jungle animal cupcakes

If your birthday boy or girl loves creepy crawlers, this inchworm birthday cake will be a huge hit at a bug-themed party. And if that's not enough to drive your birthday kid wild, we've got the cutest bug cupcakes you've ever seen.  Professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows you how.

How to make an inchworm cake and bug cupcakes

These cupcakes will be a home run for any sports loving family. Here's how to decorate cupcakes to look like baseballs, tennis balls, basketballs and soccer balls, with some easy tips from professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens.

How to decorate sports cupcakes

These cupcake cones might be the most delicious optical illusion you'll ever taste. Professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how to make these clever cupcake "ice cream cones."

How to make ice cream cone cupcakes

These cupcake cones might be the most delicious optical illusion you'll ever taste. Professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how to make these clever cupcake "ice cream cones."  

This turtle cake is not only adorable, it's extra-fun because it's a pull-apart cake, made of your favorite cupcakes.  Everybody gets one (or two, or three) and you can make two turtles with one box of mix.  Professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how to make it with a green or a brown shell.

How to make pull-apart turtle cupcakes

How about kicking off your game day celebration with this fun football made of individual cupcakes?  Professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how easy it is to score extra points with this treat that's sure to make everybody smile, no matter who wins the game.

How to make pull-apart football cupcakes

If you're planning a baby shower, these adorable cupcakes shaped like baby rattles are the perfect addition to your table. They're so clever and fun, nobody has to know how easy they are to make.  Professional baker and author Liv Hansen shows you how, using a technique created by Betty Crocker.

How to make baby rattle cupcakes for a baby shower

These chocolate and hazelnut treats combine the rich creaminess of a cheesecake with the portability and utensil-free convenience of a cupcake. Fine Cooking's Abigail Johnson Dodge shares her recipe for these delicious bite-size desserts.

How to make Nutella swirl cupcakes

Everybody loves cupcakes! These delicious, tiny treats are just the right size to satisfy a cravingif you can manage to eat just one! Fine Cooking expert Abigail Johnson Dodge shares her recipe for toasted coconut snowball cupcakes.

How to make toasted coconut snowball cupcakes

Get playful with your food and watch as simple cupcakes take on a little color and turn into super-fun Cupcake Poppers.

How to Make Impostor French Macarons (Cupcake Poppers)

If we had our way, every home would come with a robot to do the chores.  Our second choice: every home would have a robot cake like this very clever one.  Professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker kitchens shows you how easy it is to make Mr (or Ms) Roboto.

How to make a robot cake

Here's a beautiful birthday cake to make for a butterfly themed party.  It's quick and easy, once you learn just a few tricks, from professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens.

How to make a butterfly cake

We know what you're thinkingthis castle cake is spectacular, but I could never make it.  It's actually not that hard, once you watch professional baker Liv Hansen for Betty Crocker Kitchens create it, step by step.

How to make a castle cake

If you're having a train themed party, here's a perfect idea for the birthday cake. This train cake is easy to make and decorate.  Baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how to get a train party on track with this great train cake.

How to make a train cake

If your kids love to play firefighter, this cake is going to be a big hit.  Professional baker and author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows how to make a fire truck cake with amazing (and delicious) details.

How to make a fire truck cake

Want the kids to appreciate what a hip mom you are?  Make this Blue Jeans cake for your fashionista's next birthday party. Professional baker Liv Hansen shows you how, with a cake designed by the Betty Crocker Kitchens.

How to make a blue jeans cake

If your little mermaid dreams of a mermaid birthday party, we've got just the thing.  Here's how to turn a doll into a mermaid, and how to make a cake that's inspired by the sea. Professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens shows us how.

How to make a mermaid cake

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Having a party with a farm theme?  These fantastic animal cupcakes come complete with a barn cake, and even the hay and grass are delicious.  Professional baker Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens will show you they're no "chore" at all to make.

Jun 14, 2014

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