Taste of Home
Out-Of-This-World Cupcakes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
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1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
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Paste food coloring of your choice, optional
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Decorating gel
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Assorted toppings: sprinkles, sour straws and licorice
Directions
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1.
Prepare cake batter according to package directions for cupcakes.
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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.
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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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