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Composition Notebook Back-to-School Cupcakes

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By: LalainePosted: 07/23/2018Updated: 08/27/2019
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Back-to-school cupcakes with composition notebook design

Composition Notebook Back-to-School Cupcakes are super fun and easy to make with candy decorations and fondant. They’re perfect as snack treats for the kids or as gifts for teachers!

Make these adorable back to school cupcakes that look like a classic composition notebook
Composition Notebook Back-to-School Cupcakes

Happy Monday! Today we’re kicking off our weeklong Back-to-school extravaganza and I couldn’t be more excited! I’ve been looking forward to this for months!

Every day this week, I will be featuring back-to-school fun food, crafts, and printables to get the kiddos pumped up about learning. The series had a headstart with chalkboard back-to-school cupcakes a few days ago and I am following them up with this composition Notebook version that is just as super cool.

Composition Notebook-inspired Back-to-School Cupcakes and pencils on scrapbooking paper

How to Make Composition Notebook Back-to-School Cupcakes

These back-to-school cupcakes were baked from a box mix but feel to use your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe or use store-bought to get down to the fun part which is putting them together!

For your convenience, I’ve included in the supply list below affiliate links where you can easily find some of the supplies needed.

Ingredients

chocolate cupcakes, white fondant, chocolate frosting, candy decorations on a baking sheet to make back-to-school cupcakes

  • 1 box of chocolate cake mix, any brand
  • Black cupcake liners
  • Chocolate frosting
  • Wilton Cookies and Cream Brownie Crunch sprinkles
  • White fondant
  • Rolling pin
  • Apple Icing Decorations

Instructions

chocolate cupcakes frosted with chocolate frosting

If you choose to bake the cupcakes either from a box or from scratch, give them time to cool completely before frosting. Also, try to use black liners for the best effect.  

frosted chocolate cupcake being dipped in candy sprinkles

Dip each frosted cupcake into the Cookies & Cream sprinkles to fully coat the top.

assembling composition notebook back-to-school cupcakes with cookies and cream candy sprinkles and white fondant

Using a rolling pin, gently roll out a small portion of the fondant to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a little bit of powdered sugar to keep it from sticking and make it easier to roll.

With a sharp paring knife, cut out the fondant into rectangles about 1-inch in width and 1/2-inch in length.  Place a small amount of chocolate frosting on the back of to fondant to help glue on top of the cupcakes.

Back-to-school cupcakes decorated with candy sprinkles, white fondant and apple icing candies

Apply a small amount of chocolate frosting on the back of the apple icing decorations and place on top of the cupcake.

Composition Notebook-inspired Back-to-School Cupcakes

More Back-to-School Food and Crafts:

Here are what we have on the blog so far. Make sure to check back often as I am going to be adding more cool stuff on the list!

  • Winnie the Pooh Snack Cup Toppers
  • Chalkboard Back-to-School Cupcakes
  • Teacher Appreciation FREE Treat Bag Toppers Printable
  • Star Wars Back-to-School FREE Printables bundle

See you tomorrow!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @OnionRingsAndThings on Facebook and Instagram!

Back-to-school cupcakes with composition notebook design
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Composition Notebook Back-to-School Cupcakes

Composition Notebook Back-to-School Cupcakes are super fun and easy to make with candy decorations and fondant. They're perfect as snack treats for the kids or as gifts for teachers!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Author: Lalaine
Course: Baked Goods, Dessert
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24 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 box (14.5 ounces) chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups chocolate frosting
  • Wilton Cookies & Cream sprinkles
  • white fondant
  • 24 pieces Apple Icing decorations

Materials

  • black cupcake liners

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with black cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir well.
  • Fill each muffin well about 2/3 full and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool completely. Generously frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting.
  • Place the cookies and cream candy sprinkles on a shallow plate and dip each frosted cupcake to fully coat the top.
  • Using a rolling pin, gently roll out a small portion of the fondant to about 1/8-inch thick. With a sharp paring knife, cut out the fondant into rectangles about 1-inch in width and 1/2-inch in length.
  • Place a small amount of chocolate frosting on the back of to fondant to help glue on top of the cupcakes.
  • Apply a small amount of chocolate frosting on the back of the apple icing decorations and place on top of the cupcake below the white fondant rectangle.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 223kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 208mg, Potassium: 122mg, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1.3mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Aleta says

    Posted on 7/26/18 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    Wow I love this recipe!!! My daughters will love this- especially with the adorable cupcake toppings!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/11/18 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you! I am sure the kids will love these 🙂

      Reply
  2. Fashion and Style Police says

    Posted on 7/26/18 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    The cupcakes look really nice. I bet they taste amazing too! I will love to try making mine.

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth O says

    Posted on 7/25/18 at 4:52 am

    5 stars
    These are super cute! What a creative idea to make these, they would be a great first day of school gift for a new teacher!

    Reply
  4. Rhian westbury says

    Posted on 7/24/18 at 10:52 pm

    These are absolutely adorable and I love the crumb on the top as it looks so tasty. I haven’t baked in ages but really want to make cupcakes x

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 7/25/18 at 12:27 am

      These are definitely a fun project to get you back into baking 🙂

      Reply
  5. Geraline Batarra says

    Posted on 7/24/18 at 10:12 pm

    Wow! It looks yummy and delicious. Adult and especially kids will crave for this. Loved how you make a twist on you recipe.

    Reply
  6. Jade Braham says

    Posted on 7/24/18 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    Gosh these cupcakes look heavenly! And they’re so beautiful to look at! I have no doubt that once I try making them I’ll never stop! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 7/24/18 at 10:48 pm

      Yes, you’ll definitely enjoy making these 🙂

      Reply

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