Relive the Adventure: Bringing Big Hero 6 Home

The moment previews for Big Hero 6 hit the screen, our entire family was buzzing with excitement! We eagerly made our way to the theater shortly after its release, and the film truly captured our hearts. The heartwarming story, unforgettable characters like Baymax, and thrilling action sequences made it an instant classic in our home. I knew without a doubt that as soon as it became available for home viewing, I’d be securing a copy for endless replays.

That highly anticipated day arrived on Tuesday, February 24th! If you’re looking to add this incredible film to your family’s collection, head straight to your local Walmart. They featured an exclusive Blu-Ray/DVD gift set (as pictured below) that was simply too good to pass up. You could spot a vibrant, eye-catching display of Big Hero 6 movies prominently placed at the front of the store, often right by the registers, making it impossible to miss.

Beyond the main display, I also discovered additional specialty packs nestled among the other movie titles showcased at the ends of various aisles within the store. For those who prefer the convenience of online shopping, this exclusive pack, along with a fantastic array of fun Big Hero 6 merchandise and toys that my kids were absolutely thrilled about, was also available for purchase online.

You should have seen the pure joy on my children’s faces when we brought the movie home! It was an instant hit, sparking endless excitement. A fantastic bonus with your purchase of the Big Hero 6 Blu-Ray/DVD + Gift With Purchase Set is a complimentary digital copy on Vudu, available while supplies last! Simply scan your receipt using the Savings Catcher feature in the Walmart app. Keep an eye out for a message on your phone or in your email to redeem your digital movie. This means you can now enjoy Big Hero 6 on any device, which can be an absolute lifesaver when you need to entertain energetic kids, especially when you’re out and about!

Crafting Cuddly Treats: Easy Baymax Cupcakes

In true celebratory spirit for the movie’s release, I couldn’t resist creating these adorable Baymax Cupcakes for everyone to enjoy during your at-home screening! Imagine the delightful smiles and happy giggles these charming treats will bring to your children’s faces. The best part? They are incredibly EASY to make, even for novice bakers!

To begin your Baymax baking adventure, you’ll need to prepare a batch of cupcakes from a standard boxed mix. For these particular Baymax designs, I find that making 18 cupcakes instead of the typical 24 from one box works best. By baking them at a slightly higher temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 11 to 13 minutes, you achieve beautifully peaked tops, which are ideal for our Baymax design and help you use less frosting. We opted for a rich chocolate flavor for our cupcakes, as it pairs wonderfully with the sweet, ethereal marshmallow frosting we’ll be making. Of course, feel free to use your family’s favorite cupcake flavor – vanilla, red velvet, or even a funfetti mix would work perfectly!

Once your cupcakes are baked and cooled, and your delectable marshmallow frosting is prepared (the recipe for which you’ll find below), all that’s left are a few simple decorating components: large marshmallows for Baymax’s head and arms, and black decorating gel to create his iconic eyes.

Step-by-Step Baymax Cupcake Decoration

Creating these delightful Baymax cupcakes is a fun activity that yields impressive results. Here’s a detailed guide to bring your culinary Baymax to life:

1. Frosting Application: First, using a piping bag fitted with a round tip, generously pipe some of the homemade marshmallow frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Don’t worry if the frosting seems a bit soft and starts to droop slightly as it sits – this soft, pillowy texture perfectly mimics Baymax’s lovable, inflatable form!
2. Crafting Baymax’s Eyes: Next, take a large marshmallow and select one of its flat ends. Carefully squeeze two distinct black dots onto this flat surface using your black decorating gel. Repeat this step for all 18 cupcakes.

3. Connecting the Eyes: With a clean toothpick, gently drag a small amount of black gel from one dot towards the other, creating Baymax’s signature connecting line between his two eyes. Allow the gel to set and dry slightly for a few minutes to prevent smudging.

4. Preparing Baymax’s Arms: Take another large marshmallow. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, make two careful cuts from the bottom corners of the marshmallow up towards the top middle, forming three distinct triangular pieces. You will only need the two outer triangular pieces for Baymax’s arms. The fatter, rounded ends of these triangles will form his shoulders. The middle triangle can be discarded or, more likely, enjoyed as a chef’s treat! Repeat this process for all 18 cupcakes.

The image above illustrates all the individual components laid out before final assembly: the beautifully iced cupcake, the marshmallow crafted into Baymax’s head with its distinct eyes, and the precisely cut marshmallow pieces designated as his arms.

5. Final Assembly: Carefully place the marshmallow head (with the eyes) onto the top center of the cupcake frosting. Then, take one marshmallow arm and position it on each side of the head. Ensure the cut/sticky part of the marshmallow arm touches the frosting, while the fat, rounded end sits slightly up by the head, simulating Baymax’s shoulders. Repeat this assembly process for every single cupcake until your entire batch of Baymax treats is complete.

Once all your cupcakes are adorned, you’ll have a delightful army of Baymaxes ready to join you for an unforgettable movie night! The slightly droopy marshmallow frosting truly brings to mind Baymax’s endearing moments in the movie when he deflates a bit to fit through tight spaces, making these treats even more charming and authentic to his character. How will your family celebrate when you bring the magic of Big Hero 6 home with these special cupcakes?

Baymax Cupcakes Recipe

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Baymax Cupcakes {Big Hero 6}

Created by
Amber Brady

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Yields:
18 cupcakes

Ingredients

• 15.25 oz (432 g) box cake mix, flavor optional
• Ingredients needed to make cake mix (e.g., oil, water, eggs)
• Large marshmallows (approx. 36, for heads and arms)
• Black decorating gel
• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 7 oz (198 g) jar marshmallow creme
• 1 tsp clear vanilla extract (regular vanilla extract is also fine)

Instructions

• Prepare Cupcakes: Mix the box cake mix according to the directions on the package. Instead of filling 24 paper cups, fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups.
• Bake Cupcakes: Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 11 to 13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This slightly higher temperature and fewer cupcakes per batch help create tall, peaked tops, which reduce the amount of frosting needed. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
• Prepare Marshmallow Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together with an electric hand mixer until crumbly. Add half of the marshmallow creme and the vanilla extract. Beat again until well combined. Then, add the remaining marshmallow creme and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and fully combined. Scoop the prepared marshmallow frosting into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
• Assemble Cupcakes – Frosting Base: Pipe a generous amount of marshmallow frosting on top of each cooled cupcake using your round tip. As noted, this frosting is naturally soft and may droop slightly as it sits, which perfectly suits Baymax’s character.
• Create Baymax’s Eyes: Take a large marshmallow and squeeze two small black dots onto one of its flat ends using the black decorating gel. Repeat this for each of the 18 cupcakes.
• Connect the Eyes: Using a clean toothpick, gently drag a thin line of black gel from one dot towards the other, connecting the two dots to form Baymax’s signature eye line. Allow the gel to dry slightly for a few minutes to prevent smudging.
• Prepare Baymax’s Arms: For the arms, take another large marshmallow. Using kitchen shears or a small, sharp knife, make two diagonal cuts from the bottom corners towards the top middle, creating three triangular pieces. You will use the two outer triangles as Baymax’s arms. The fatter, rounded ends will serve as his shoulders. Discard or enjoy the middle triangular piece. Repeat this for all 18 cupcakes.
• Final Assembly: Carefully place the marshmallow head (with the eyes) onto the top center of the frosted cupcake. Then, position one marshmallow arm on each side of the head, ensuring the cut/sticky part of the arm touches the frosting and the fat end sits up by the head, creating the shoulders. Repeat this for every cupcake.

Notes

The marshmallow frosting recipe used here is adapted from a recipe found on Lil Luna.

Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only. Actual values may vary.

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