Here’s How to Make Truffula Tree Cupcakes for Dr. Seuss’ ready for 110th Birthday Recipes March 2, 2014

By: Charisma Madarang 

In celebration on of Dr. Seuss’ 109th birthday anniversary a few weeks back, March 2, blogger-baker Courtney Whitmore created a whimsical recipe inspired by the 1971 children’s story,

“The Lorax.” Just like the kaleidoscopic illustrations found within the timeless book, these “Truffula Tree Cupcakes” combine a sense of nostalgia and playful wonder. The recipe calls for cotton candy leaves and a generous helping of frosted grass — genius. Truffula Tree Cupcakes by Courtney Whitmore Makes 24 Mini Cupcakes

What You’ll Need:
1 box Betty Crocker White Cake mix
1 stick butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
10 drops green food coloring
1 package pretzel stick rods
1 package Fruit Roll-Ups
Colored cotton candy

What You’ll Do:
Bake white cupcakes in mini-muffin pan according to package instructions.
Beat butter for 1 minute and add powdered sugar in 1 cup intervals, beating thoroughly between each addition, until creamy.
Add in vanilla and cream.
Beat well for 2 minutes.
Add in green food coloring until frosting is grass green.
Use a fluted pastry tip to pipe grass on top of cooled mini cupcakes.
Wrap Fruit Roll-Ups pieces around pretzel sticks.
Place tufts of cotton candy on top of pretzel sticks using a bit of extra frosting to help stick the two together.
Stick the pretzel rod carefully into the center of the grass green cupcake. Enjoy!