Perfectly Pink Cupcakes

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9 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 1HR

Perfectly Pink Cupcakes

These cupcakes start with a major shortcut. Our super easy cupcake recipe starts with a store bought cake mix, spruced up a little.

Perfectly Pink Cupcakes

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These cupcakes start with a major shortcut. Our super easy cupcake recipe starts with a store bought cake mix, spruced up a little.

1HR

Total Time

$1.22

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

12

US / Metric

1 box
(15.25 oz)

White Cake Mix

1/3 cup

Vegetable Oil

3

3/4 cup

3/4 cup

Hawaiian Punch

8 cups

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

2 cups

Butter, room temperature

1/2 Tbsp

Vanilla Extract

1/4 cup

Hawaiian Punch

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

827

Fat

42.9 g

Protein

3.4 g

Carbs

107.1 g

Perfectly Pink Cupcakes

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step 1

Preheat oven to the temperature listed on the back of the cake box.

step 2

Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

step 3

In a measuring cup or bowl, combine the Milk (3/4 cup) and Hawaiian Punch (3/4 cup) until pink. Set aside.

step 3 In a measuring cup or bowl, combine the Milk (3/4 cup) and Hawaiian Punch (3/4 cup) until pink. Set aside.

step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the White Cake Mix (1 box) by hand until any big lumps are gone. By hand, combine the cake mix, Vegetable Oil (1/3 cup), Eggs (3) and fruit punch / milk mixture until just combined.

step 5

Evenly fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full. Bake the cupcakes according to package directions, opting for the lower time.

step 6

Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack and cool completely.

step 6 Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack and cool completely.

step 7

While the cupcakes are cooling, in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (8 cups) on low to break up large clumps. On low to medium speed, combine the Butter (2 cups) and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

step 7 While the cupcakes are cooling, in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (8 cups) on low to break up large clumps. On low to medium speed, combine the Butter (2 cups) and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

step 8

Add Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) and Hawaiian Punch (2 Tbsp) Continue to beat the frosting on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.

step 8 Add Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) and Hawaiian Punch (2 Tbsp) Continue to beat the frosting on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.

step 9

Add more Hawaiian Punch (2 Tbsp) until you have reached the desired color and consistency.

step 9 Add more Hawaiian Punch (2 Tbsp) until you have reached the desired color and consistency.

step 10

Scoop frosting in a disposable pastry bag with desired frosting tip. Decorate and enjoy!

step 10 Scoop frosting in a disposable pastry bag with desired frosting tip. Decorate and enjoy!

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