These Simple Perry the Platypus Cupcakes are bound to be a hit with Phineas and Ferb fans of all ages. With a an easy cupcake base, a Nutter Butter tail, Vanilla Wafer beak, and candy eyes, this treat brings everyone’s platypus secret agent to life in a fun and delicious way.

When it comes time for a birthday celebration, we love fun cupcakes like these Monsters Inc. Cupcakes, Ballerina Cupcakes, and these Dr. Seuss Cupcakes.

These Platypus Cupcakes are perfect for your Phineas and Ferb TV watching days, or as a fun food craft to make with your Special Secret Agent fans.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

KID FRIENDLY – From decorating to eating it. The kids will love being involved in this food craft and enjoying their creation.
EASY TO MAKE – No fancy tools are required to make these fun cupcakes. Just spread the frosting, add some cookies, and other decorations, and you have a Perry the Platypus cupcakes to enjoy.
INEXPENSIVE – With their easy-to-find simple ingredients, these cupcakes are budget-friendly.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Prebaked and cooled cupcakes

Blue frosting – to make a legit Perry the Platypus cupcake, you’ll need to find teal. I think blue is perfectly fine, but you might want a more authentic color.

Nutter Butters

Vanilla Wafers

Candy Eyes

Black icing in a piping bag with a writing tip or tube with a writing tip.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Frost the Cupcakes:
Let your cupcakes cool completely before applying the blue frosting. Spread the frosting with a knife or a silicone spatula for a smooth look.

2. Add the Tail:
Push a Nutter Butter into the back of the cupcake, angling it slightly so it resembles a tail sticking out behind the cupcake.

3. Make the Beak:
Press a Vanilla Wafer into the front of the cupcake to make the beak

4. Add the Eyes:
Press two candy eyes above the beak.

5. Add Hair
Use black frosting and a writing tip to make a three-point piece of hair at the top of the cupcake.

Pro-Tip

Make sure you fill the cupcake wrapper 3/4 of the way so the cupcake puffs up over the wrapper. You will need the tall cake as a base for the cookies.

Consider using a heavy paper wrapper, like a foil cupcake wrapper, for even more support.

If you can’t find candy eyes, use chocolate chips. Push them tip side first into the frosting.

Variation

Add a Fedora: Create a Fedora by adding a Rolo caramel candy to a Vanilla wafer.

What to Serve With

More Fun Ideas

Make a decorate-your-own Perry cupcake. Provide the frosted cupcakes and all of the fun decorations. Let the kids have fun making their own Perry the Platypus.

FAQ’s

How do You Make Teal Frosting?

Teal is made by mixing blue and green in equal amounts.

Can I Use Store-Bought Cupcakes?

Yes! Store-bought cupcakes are the perfect shortcut for this fun cupcake idea. Of course, blue cupcakes would be ideal, so see if you can find blue frosted cupcakes at your bakery or ask your baker to frost them blue. Skip the baking and go straight to decorating.

Can I Make these Ahead of Time?

Yes and No. You can pre-bake the cupcakes and even frost them. Hold off on adding the cookies until the day of your party so they are fresh.

Storing and Reheating

Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

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