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There's no better way to ring in the school year than with this adorable school bus. The cake-like formation is an impressive presentation, while the individual cupcakes make for easy serving - perfect for classroom treats! —Taste of Home Food Styling Team
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Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2011 by rannyj
Very easy to make and I made my own frosting using powdered sugar, 2% milk and natural butter. I used the lowfat chocolate wafers for the wheels. The kids loved them. To all of you naysayers out there, get a life. If you don't like it, you don't have to make it. Submit one of your own!
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2011 by L_M_Campbell
These are very cute! I am a school teacher and I would love to receive these during our school year.To the sugar hater... get over it!!! If you haven't made it or won't be making it, keep your opinions to yourself!
These are very cute! I am a school teacher and I would love to receive these during our school year.
To the sugar hater... get over it!!! If you haven't made it or won't be making it, keep your opinions to yourself!
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2011 by mindyio
Super cute! (And to the reviewer who was upset about the recipe starting the kids school year off by feeding them artificial colorong and sugar and trans fats, you can always make your own healthier version of the cupcakes and frosting and just use the pattern as an idea. No need to get all upset about it. Its just cupcakes! )
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2011 by mmoravek
How cute
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by jenn.hodgie
I think this is a really fun way to get kids geared up for back to school! I plan on making this with the kids.....they'll love it!
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2011 by Rockamama
Oh and by the way, canned frosting is loaded with trans fats!
That's right! Start your kids' school year off on a nutritional high by feeding them frosted cupcakes with coarse sugar and artificial food coloring!
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