KING CAKE CUPCAKES
Enjoy these delectable cupcakes made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix - perfect dessert to serve a crowd.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake and cool as directed on box for cupcakes.
- In medium bowl, mix 6 oz of the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the powdered sugar until well blended and smooth. Spoon mixture into decorating bag fitted with 1/2-inch round tip. Poke hole in top of each cupcake with tip; pipe small amount of mixture into center of cupcake. Smooth top.
- In large bowl, beat remaining 4 oz cream cheese, 1/3 cup butter, remaining 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, the half-and-half and almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, stir in additional half-and-half, 1 teaspoon at a time. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with bands of purple, green and yellow sugar. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg
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Nancy Solanus
solanus@aol.comThese cupcakes were a fun and easy way to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Noobra Party
party@aol.comThese cupcakes were a hit at my party!
Abdull Haq
haq-abdull@hotmail.comI would definitely make these cupcakes again.
Elizabeth Shute
shute_e@aol.comThese cupcakes were a delicious and festive treat.
Manuel Solis
s-manuel91@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe again.
FOLI EDEM DENNIS
dennis-f@gmail.comThese cupcakes were perfect for a Mardi Gras party.
Rahat Sheikh
rahat.sheikh55@yahoo.comI'm glad I tried this recipe. These cupcakes were a hit!
Pervaiz Khokher
k.pervaiz@gmail.comThese cupcakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it.
Ch Vann
vann@hotmail.comI used a different type of frosting and the cupcakes still turned out great.
Jamshid Dawar
dawar_j@yahoo.comThese cupcakes were a fun and easy way to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Morium Enam
morium-e@gmail.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and festive treat.
bryan Ragsdale
r_bryan@hotmail.frThese cupcakes were a delicious treat that everyone enjoyed.
Haman Jharna
j.h47@gmail.comI can't wait to make these cupcakes again for my next party.
Ruth Agha
r95@yahoo.comThese cupcakes are perfect for any Mardi Gras celebration.
M are you is You
m_y@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.
hugo Leon
leon.hugo@aol.comThese cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Malik Umer
malik_u35@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy enough for me to make. They turned out great and my family loved them.
Dipesh Bishow
dipesh@gmail.comThese cupcakes were so moist and flavorful. I especially loved the cream cheese frosting.
nawbie
nawbie@yahoo.comI've never made king cake before, but these cupcakes were a great introduction. They were simple to follow and turned out perfectly.
Abderahman Chenoufi
abderahman-chenoufi@hotmail.frThese cupcakes were a hit at my Mardi Gras party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the delicious flavor.