Description
Grape crush cupcakes bring bold Mediterranean flavors dancing through delicate pastry layers. Sweet grape reduction mingles with light buttercream, creating a dessert that whispers summer memories while promising pure deliciousness you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup grape crush soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grape jelly
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vanilla cake mix, grape soda, vegetable oil, and eggs until the batter becomes smooth and fully incorporated.
- Distribute the batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cupcakes are fully baked.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, which prevents condensation and maintains their texture.
- Create the grape jelly frosting by beating softened butter and grape jelly together until well blended and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the butter-jelly mixture, stirring continuously to achieve a smooth consistency.
- If the frosting appears too thick, carefully add milk in small increments until reaching the desired spreadable texture.
- Once cupcakes are thoroughly cooled, generously spread the grape jelly frosting over each cupcake using a spatula or piping bag.
- Embellish each frosted cupcake with grape-flavored candies for a decorative and flavorful finishing touch.
- Serve and savor these delectable Grape Crush Cupcakes at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and even baking of the cupcake batter.
- Soda acts as a leavening agent, creating lighter and fluffier cupcakes with minimal effort.
- Adjust grape jelly frosting consistency by adding milk gradually to achieve perfect spreading texture.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg