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This caterpillar, made by arranging cupcakes in a curve, makes a memorable arrangement for a baby's first birthday. One jumbo cupcake is used for the head, and more standard cupcakes make up the body.

• 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 15 ounces fondant
• Gel-paste food colors (green, yellow, light blue, and red are pictured)
• Cornstarch, for dusting
• Swiss Meringue Buttercream for Cupcakes
• 2 mini candy canes (or substitute licorice sticks or pretzel sticks)

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