With students heading back to school is just around the corner, I thought I would do a back-to-school treat. I found a great recipe for apple cupcakes on Pinterest, and although they are certainly not as healthy as the real deal, they are so cute and perfect for any back-to-school celebrations.
I would love to see your back-to-school cupcake creations, so please post pictures to The Richmond Observer’s Facebook page!
 What you will need for the cake:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup water
1/2c vegetable oil
3 eggs
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What you will need to decorate:
Red or green sprinkles
Small tootsie rolls (Cut in half to make stem)
Leaf candy mold (find these at craft stores or www.shopbakersnook.com)
Green candy melts
Vanilla icing
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Step 1: Bake your cake as directed on the box and let cool.
Step 2: Frost your cupcakes with vanilla icing.
Step 3: Pour your sprinkles onto a plate and gently roll the top of your frosted cupcakes into the sprinkles.
Step 4: Press your tootsie roll stem into the center of the cupcake. You can also use a pretzel stick for the stem if you prefer.
Step 5: Place your leaf beside the stem. You need to press gently to secure the leaf, but don’t press it as deep as the stem.
