Grape Soda Cupcakes
Ingredients:
– 1 box white cake mix
– 1 cup grape soda (chilled)
– 1/3 cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Purple food coloring (optional)
For Frosting:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1/4 cup grape soda
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Purple food coloring (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, grape soda, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well blended. Add a few drops of purple food coloring if desired for deeper color.
3. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
4. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
6. For the frosting, beat softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
7. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with grape soda, beating on low speed until combined.
8. Add vanilla extract and purple food coloring if desired, then beat on high until light and fluffy.
9. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag and serve.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 12 cupcakes
Tips:
Use chilled grape soda to help the batter stay light and airy.
For an extra grape pop, add a small amount of grape jelly in the center before baking.
Grape Soda Cupcakes
