Out-Of-This-World Cupcakes

Name: Out-Of-This-World Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting; Paste food coloring of your choice, optional; Decorating gel; Assorted toppings: sprinkles, sour straws and licorice

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

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 Recipes Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Paste food coloring of your choice, optional
Decorating gel
Assorted toppings: sprinkles, sour straws and licorice

Directions

Prepare cake batter according to package directions for cupcakes.
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.
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.

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 Recipes Test Kitchen

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