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Take these simple gems to a Mardi Gras get-together and watch them disappear. Kids will love helping decorate them. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake equals 301 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 218 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Mardi Gras Cupcakes in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011, p15
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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2012 by SassyCaramel
I doubled my recipe and follwed the directions exactly. These were the best tasting cupcakes I have ever tasted. Made them for a family event and they couldn't get enough. Back home and on my way to the store for more ingredients. This time I don't have to share with 23 family members, just me and my 4. Delicious!!
Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2012 by ceden03
MarinaFaye, several stores in the US carry foil liners. Try a cake supply store.kat83, Wilton carries purple sprinkle, even a container that has all 3 colors needed.
MarinaFaye, several stores in the US carry foil liners. Try a cake supply store.
kat83, Wilton carries purple sprinkle, even a container that has all 3 colors needed.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2011 by kat83
My son thought these were pretty cool to make since the jello turns the dough colors, pretty fruity-not traditional for a cupcake but a good alternative! made these for mardi gra themed camping weekend, and gave away plenty! couldnt find any purple sprinkles where i live though
Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2011 by miss kris kitchen
I have made hundreds of these...some all green (green gelatin) for St. Patricks Day, etc. I made them again this weekend...needed lots of mini cupcakes...like about 1500 for a party, so I made several kinds of cupcakes including these in a few "jello" flavors. I really like lime jello with fresh orange juice flavored cream cheese frosting colored green...nice citrus flavors...adults eat as many as kids. Easy to make. One batch makes about 75 mini cupcakes. Just fill papers 2/3 full or this extra sticky batter will rise up and stick to the pans. These cupcakes keep well for 4-5 days. Sometimes these cupcakes sink in the middle, but that's ok..I just filled the middle with frosting and they are great...have a slightly chewy texture from the gelatin...a nice alternative to the regular cupcake texture.
Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2011 by elois
Very pretty with a good flavor. I might try it for other holidays. maybe Easter.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by MarinaFaye
Using the gelatin is a good way to get fruity flavor. Now I want to know where to find the nice cupcake liners in foil colors? (in BC, Canada)
Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by jawjawme
my sewing group loved these.They were the hit of the party. everyone wanted the recipe.
Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2011 by Buddy2008
I made 24 cupcakes and asked for opinionthe results were ;moist,fun,colorful, fruity and not to sweet. very enjoyable
I made 24 cupcakes and asked for opinion
the results were ;moist,fun,colorful, fruity and not to sweet. very enjoyable
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2011 by kelly5678
Loved them! Fun to make with the kids too!
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