Out-Of-This-World Cupcakes

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

These are a cinch to bake—and even more fun to decorate! Save the decorating fun for a party activity, and let the kids top their cakes any way they want. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Out-Of-This-World Cupcakes

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Yield:2 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
  • Paste food coloring of your choice, optional
  • Decorating gel
  • Assorted toppings: sprinkles, sour straws and licorice
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Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare cake batter according to package directions for cupcakes.
  2. 2
    Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  3. 3
    Tint frosting with food coloring of choice. Frost cupcakes and decorate as desired with decorating gel and assorted toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 cupcake (calculated without toppings): 174 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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