Perfect for BBQ and picnics, these vanilla flavored Corn on the Cob Cupcakes are made to look like corn on the cob using jelly beans.
Now I am not usually one to go for look over taste, but when I saw these Corn on the Cob Cupcakes on Martha Stewart.com I soooo wanted to make them.
These are definitely a case of more cute than tasty.
For a mix of pina colada, coconut, buttered popcorn, and lemon jelly beans just don’t taste all that great on a cupcake.
But if you scrape off the jelly beans you are left with a basic vanilla cupcake, and that tastes good.
Having just completed my backyard I have been in the BBQ mood.
Ironically we do not own a barbecue yet.
I thought that these would be the most adorable dessert to present to your guest!
They are about as tedious to make as real corn is to shuck.
Placing the little pieces of “corn” takes up a lot of time, as does rolling out Starburst.
BTW, it doesn’t say so, but I found it useful to microwave the Starburst for about 15 seconds to get it to be more pliable.
So the next time you fire up the grill, and there are kids around (because you know they would eat the cupcake with the jelly beans on top, no problem), you should totally make these.
And if you think these are cute, you should see all of the different cupcakes that are in Hello Cupcake.
One day I plan on making the TV dinner one(when I have lots of time on my hands!)
And as always it’s a great day to order my cookbook. 😀
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Corn on the Cob Cupcakes
Ingredients
- Makes 24 cupcakes or 8 "ears of corn"
- Vanilla Frosting
- Yellow liquid food coloring
- 24 Vanilla Cupcakes, baked in white paper liners
- 3 ½ cups small yellow, cream, or white jelly beans, such as Jelly Belly
- 4 pieces yellow fruit chews, such as Laffy Taffys or Starbursts
- 1 tablespoon white decorating sugar
- 8 sets of corn holders (optional)
Instructions
- Color the frosting pale yellow with food coloring.
- Working with 3 cupcakes at a time, frost cupcakes with yellow frosting.
- Arrange 5 rows of jelly beans, close together, on each cupcake.
- Place the 3 cupcakes side by side on a corn dish or serving platter to resemble an ear of corn.
- Repeat process with remaining cupcakes, frosting, and jelly beans.
- Cut the fruit chews into eight 1-inch squares.
- Soften the edges slightly by hand so that they look like melted butter.
- Place 1 square on top of each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle with sugar.
- Insert a corn holder in the end of each ear of corn, if using.
- Serve.
- *Please note that I made mini cupcakes. They take 15 minutes to bake at 325F.
claire says
These are hilarious and cute at the same time!!! I love it. I was thinking, that is some funny looking corn. All because it’s NOT corn. I love it. PS – I made the snickerdoodle muffins last night to take to Sunday School and everyone loved them.
Tony says
they do look cute!! they look so real when you scroll down quickly – like that artisan (mexican?) corn you see at the stores around fall.
you should totally get a bbq before summer’s over 🙂
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
Those really do look adorable — would be fun to make for my grandkids.
Brooke says
These are super cute. I am going to have to keep this for a future BBQ….although it will have to be a small crowd. I don’t think I have the patience to make a bunch.
veron says
I don’t blame you, these are simply adorable!
VeggieGirl says
Cutest. Cupcakes. Ever. Period.
CB says
Adorable! I have the Hello Cupcake! book and there are so many cute ideas in there. I made the veggie ones. Those were too fun. Can’t wait to try the corn-on-the-cob ones. 🙂
/Clara
Bridget says
I made these same cupcakes after attending a cupcake decorating class with Karen Tack. I had the same thought…jelly bellys and cupcakes don’t mix in my book. http://twocurlytops.blogspot.com/2008/05/corn-on-cobcakes.html (I couldn’t seem to get good pictures like you did.)
Yes…the TV dinner is so cool! It’s on my “to make” list!
Sarah says
those are fantastic!!! I’m not sure the rules about posting links… but in case it’s allowed… these corny cupcakes would go great with Hubert Keller’s chocolate “burger” that I saw made on tv the other day:
http://ming.com/SimplyMing/showrecipes_season4/405_HubertKellersChocolateMousseBurgers.html
It would be a whole faux bbq dessert!
Isa says
OMG! So cute! I saw them on Martha Stewart too and I really wanted to make them but that would have meant buying like a hundred packages of jelly beans cause (at least here in Chile) they don’t come in just one color …
Manggy says
Hahaha! That is clever. I wonder which yellow/cream/white jelly beans *would* be an appropriate flavor to combine with cupcakes.
Carol says
Oh my gosh-how cute are these!!!!!!!!! My grandsons would LOVE these!!!!!
Amy says
Aww this is so cute I had to show the bf. How creative! 🙂
Rachel says
Cupcakes..wow!!!
Hannah says
Way too cute! I love the idea too, but I wish it were more functional in terms of taste… I wonder if you could roll out little fondant pebbles in yellow, flavor them some how…? Ah, I shouldn’t even think about trying this, I already have too much on my plate!
Joelen says
Love the cupcakes but I’m with you… in that these are best for kiddies who can wolf these down with no problem!
Katorade says
No matter how many times I see these, I still think they’re the cutest ever!
Jaime says
awww, those are the most adorable cuppies!
Mrs. L says
These are so cute! I didn’t even know they were cupcakes until I read the post.
Rosa says
A marvelous way to prepare corn! Delicious!
cheers,
Rosa
Dharm says
Oh those look just like corn on the cob!! So darned cute!
Nicisme says
I was thinking that you must have loads of patience to put all the corn like that, and then I was like ?? When I realised that they were cakes I nearly snorted my coffee over the keyboard! Great job for sure!!
Debbie Green says
Very cute and very different!!!!
Ellie @ Kitchen Wench says
I saw those on the Martha website – frankly, I think your photos are far superior! They look unbelievably gorgeous 🙂
Victoria says
This is kind of creepy. I just bought Hello Cupcake! a couple of days ago and then you post the corn on the cob cupcakes! 🙂
I absolutely love these! So cute!!!
Culinarywannabe says
These are too cute! I’m sure they would be an absolute hit at any bbq – regardless of how corny they are. 🙂
Clumbsy Cookie says
I would pick these over real corn on the cob anytime! So so cute!
ayankeeinasouthernkitchen says
When I first saw this, I thought what kind of corn do they grow in the Northwest! Like Lydia I think these are cute to make for grandchildren. Lucky for me that I have two. Seeing that I love jelly beans I will have to try them also.
Wandering Coyote says
What a COOL idea!!
Mary says
These are so cute! But yeah, I probably wouldn’t eat one. Buttered popcorn jelly bellys may be popular, but I think they’re gross tasting.
Deborah says
These are too cute!! I’ve heard a lot of good things about Hello Cupcake, but now I really want it!
Cakespy says
Amazing trompe l’oeil! I hope I spelled that right! Hello Cupcake is the bomb! Such great ideas!
jennifer says
super mega cute, though i don’t know that they would taste great. they make for awesomely cute pictures though!
Patricia Scarpin says
These are just so cute, Pea! I
Ashley says
Aw these are awesomely adorable!
Elly says
SO incredibly cute. Yeah, I could definitely do without the buttered popcorn jellybean for sure. Hah.
CookiePie says
Those are adorable!!!
snookydoodle says
ha these are so cute. I love corn 🙂
snookydoodle says
they really look like corn 🙂
Annemarie says
They do look fabulous, but they bring back some very bad memories of spending my meager allowance on a pound (A POUND) of buttered popcorn jellybellies cause I loved popcorn so much. I should have just had a giant tub of popcorn because that many jellybellies in that flavor makes one very sick…
lin says
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww these are the cutest most wonderfully little thingys!
Annie says
I love it! I will have to try this some day when I have time. My kids would totally love them. Thank you for the inspiration.
natalie says
omg too clever!! these are some cute cupcakes!!
leslie says
Too cute..I had to take a second look…I thought it was some sort of Hybrid Cord!
RecipeGirl says
Just had to pop in and say that these are darling! If I had seen them, I would have had to make them too. Great job!!
cookiecrumb says
(I’m trying to think of another word besides “cute.” I can’t.)
I’m so glad you scraped off the jellybeans. What a fun recipe.
Cute!!
Erin says
These are so cute! They look like they would be a lot of fun to take to a party in the summer.
Tartelette says
I’d be too busy eating the jelly beans…adorable!
Elle says
Too cute! Bet most kids WOULD eat them with the jelly beans…clashing flavors and all.
HoneyB says
I totally love this idea and think it is great for kids!
Jonathan says
Incredible. Probably the best looking cake I’ve seen in ages. Reminds me of the stuff Bob Bulmer the surreal gourmet does.
Alexa says
That would be a great project to do with kids. They are so cute!
Candace says
Adorable! When I first looked, I really thought it was corn!
White On Rice Couple says
You got me on this one, I can’t stop smiling. This dish really made my day, really it did. I need to make some for my neighbor kids…lucky damn kids! Thanks!
Julia says
And I thought I was corny! Can’t wait to make these! Thanks for sharing and posting photos.
Jennifer says
OMG!!! I turned into a crazy lady trying to find the yellow jellybeans for this project, and couldn’t. I found white no problem, got my yellow starburst all ready to go and couldn’t make them with out the yellow! SO BRAVO for doing it, they are adorible!!!
Jude says
Had to do a double take when I saw this. What a creative use for jelly beans!
M says
i have seen this cupcakes on quite a few blogs, but i must admit, your starburst butter take has got to be my favorite!
kellypea says
Absolutely darling. Too cute to eat, actually. I’m still hung up on the idea of having pina colada and popcorn in my mouth at the same time. But you’re right. Kids would snark them right down. Do we get to see photos of the yard?
Tiffany says
How CUTE!! I adore Martha and she has the greatest ideas. Too bad they didn’t taste as good as they are cute, but they’re just too adorable
Pam says
Maybe the stupidest thing I’ve seen on any food blog lately. Congrats!
peabody says
Thanks Pam for leaving the stupidist comment I have had on my blog in awhile. Have a good day.
Pam says
Sorry, but it’s a waste of time. It doesn’t look anything like corn. Nobody is going to enjoy eating it. Like I said…
Pam says
Oh and you spelled “stupidist” incorrectly.
Now THAT is stupid. Good work!
peabody says
Let me correct myself then, stupidest.
Again, have a nice day.
Oh and the neighborhood kids enjoyed eating the cupcakes very much.
Seattle Tall Poppy says
Just found these featured over on Serious Eats. Yowza! Growing up in Illinois, if I could have had corn like that…I might have liked it better. 🙂 Super cute!
grace says
how the heck did i miss this amazing post? my google reader failed me!
i’d say that i’d have trouble choosing between these cuties and real corn on the cob, but we both know i’d be lying. 🙂
Hillary says
Those are too cute! But they make me want corn, not cupcakes! 🙂
Kristen says
How creative! Mmmmmmm! My kids would go nuts for these.