Instead of a birthday cake, you can use these basic cupcakes as the cake and party activity rolled into one. Give every child a plastic spoon (or a knife, if it’s age appropriate) and place cream frosting, candies, and sprinkles in alternating plastic bowls on the table. Everyone decorates his or her own cupcake! Fun, fun, yum!

Basic Party Cupcakes
- Cooking and Prep: 1 h
- Serves: 45
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Ingredients (9)
Main ingredients
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Prepare the Cupcakes
Yields 3–4 dozen
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the next four ingredients, mixing well. Add flour, boiling water, and salt and mix until the batter is smooth.
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Pour into lined muffin tins and bake for 30 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Credit
Photography and Styling by Chavi Feldman