In the bowl of your mixer, beat butter, cream, and vanilla on medium low speed until combined. With the mixer on low, slowly add powdered sugar, beating until just combined.
Add yellow food coloring, scrape the sides of the bowl, and beat on high for one minute, until light and fluffy.
Using a piping bag fitted with a large round tip, pipe a generous swirl of frosting on each cupcake.
Using scissors, cut 12 small triangles out of orange Airhead candy.
Gently press eyes, nose, and jellybean feet on each chick.