Rainbow Dash (MLP) Cupcakes

I came across this clever idea for a My Little Pony themed cupcake (thank you to all the 4 year olds and college students that are still fantasizing about these fillies)...can't remember where, but I loved the simple idea. The MLP rings I purchased for about $4 for 12 (free shipping) via Amazon.com.

1. Headed out to the local mall's candy shoppe for the rainbow sour ribbons. They were a little on the flimsy side, so in hindsight, I'd double up the rainbows to give a bit more oomph. Then again, your candy shop may have thicker ribbons that don't bend so easily.

2. Made confetti cupcakes and baked according to the box.

3. Used a can of cream cheese frosting, of which, I mixed in blue food dye (a few drops does the trick--you can always add more later). I then spread that onto the tops of the cooled cupcakes.

4. I made a small batch of cream cheese frosting using a package of cream cheese and half bag of powdered sugar. I wanted it thick like playdoh...so if you need to, add more powdered sugar. I dumped this in to a baggie and used the baggie like a pastry bag (just cut the corner off to squeeze frosting out). This white frosting was used for the clouds. 

5. Once cloud piles are in place, I cut up the sour ribbons in to 3 inch sections and stuck one end in a cloud and the other end, in the other cloud.

6. If needed, reinforce edges of rainbows with frosting "clouds". 

7. Place in the refrigerator until needed.