These cupcakes start with a major shortcut. Our super easy cupcake recipe starts with a store bought cake mix, spruced up a little.
Total Time
1hr
0.0
0 Ratings
Author: Buy This Cook That
Servings:
12
Ingredients
•
1
box
(15.25 oz)
White Cake Mix
•
1/3
cup
Vegetable Oil
•
3
Eggs
•
3/4
cup
Milk
•
3/4
cup
Hawaiian Punch
•
8
cups
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
•
2
cups
Butter
, room temperature
•
2
tsp
Vanilla Extract
•
4
Tbsp
Hawaiian Punch
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to the temperature listed on the back of the cake box.
2.
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
3.
In a measuring cup or bowl, combine the Milk (3/4 cup) and Hawaiian Punch (3/4 cup) until pink. Set aside.
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.
5.
Evenly fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full. Bake the cupcakes according to package directions, opting for the lower time.
6.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack and cool completely.
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.
8.
Add Vanilla Extract (2 tsp) and Hawaiian Punch (2 Tbsp) Continue to beat the frosting on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
9.
Add more Hawaiian Punch (2 Tbsp) until you have reached the desired color and consistency.
10.
Scoop frosting in a disposable pastry bag with desired frosting tip. Decorate and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
827
FAT
42.9 g
PROTEIN
3.4 g
CARBS
107.1 g
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