Finding Nemo Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   For the cupcakes, prepare your vanilla cupcakes according to the box directions.
2. 2
   For the frosting, whip the cream on high speed (1-2 minutes) until thick, fluffy and spreadable.
3. 3
   In a second mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar (start on low speed), then beat in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
4. 4
   Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mix.
5. 5
   Tint your frosting with blue coloring until the desired color.
6. 6
   Keep it covered in the fridge until ready to use on your cupcakes.
7. 7
   When cupcakes have cooled, frost the cupcakes.
8. 8
   For each cupcake decoration, slice off and discard the bottom half of a red gumdrop. Place the gumdrop top on the center of a Gummy Ring to create a turtle shell.
9. 9
   Set the shell atop the cupcake, pressing down slightly to stick it in place.
10. 10
    For fins, slice a Spearmint Leaves candy in half. Then use an oval fondant cutter to cut each half into two pieces.
11. 11
    Use the outer pieces for the front fins and the inner pieces for the hind fins.
12. 12
    For the head, use a kitchen skewer or toothpick to poke eye holes in the sides of a green gumdrop.
13. 13
    Press a mini chocolate chip into each hole, using a dab of white icing to help hold it in place.
14. 14
    Set the head in place, again pressing down slightly so that it sticks to the frosting.