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Grape Soda Cupcakes

Pop the Fun: Easy Grape Soda Cupcakes that Wow Your Guests

Delightful Grape Soda Cupcakes that combine nostalgic flavor with a simple cake mix hack.
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Course: Baking
Cuisine: Baking
Keyword: Baking
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Sarah Monares

Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can 12 oz grape soda
  • 1 box 15.25 oz white cake mix
  • 1 package 0.13 oz unsweetened grape flavored drink mix (Kool-Aid)
  • 1 teaspoon purple gel food coloring
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon purple gel food coloring
  • optional purple sparkling sugar or purple sanding sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites, vegetable oil, and grape soda. Blend well.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add the white cake mix and grape drink mix until uniform.
  • Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full with batter. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the cupcakes cool, beat salted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, alternating and mixing until smooth.
  • Incorporate gel food coloring until you achieve a uniform shade.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or ziplock bag with a snipped corner.
  • If desired, sprinkle with purple sparkling sugar for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Opt for Grape Crush soda for the best flavor.
  • Use room temperature egg whites for fluffier cupcakes.
  • Keep an eye on baking time; check around the 12-minute mark.
  • Use a star tip for beautiful frosting finishes.
  • Adjust food coloring to match themed parties.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 200mg | Sugar: 22g