KING CAKE CUPCAKES

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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

1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
10 oz cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Purple, green and yellow coarse sparkling sugar

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

Nancy Solanus
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These cupcakes were a fun and easy way to celebrate Mardi Gras.


Noobra Party
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party!


Abdull Haq
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I would definitely make these cupcakes again.


Elizabeth Shute
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These cupcakes were a delicious and festive treat.


Manuel Solis
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I can't wait to try this recipe again.


FOLI EDEM DENNIS
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These cupcakes were perfect for a Mardi Gras party.


Rahat Sheikh
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I'm glad I tried this recipe. These cupcakes were a hit!


Pervaiz Khokher
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These cupcakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it.


Ch Vann
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I used a different type of frosting and the cupcakes still turned out great.


Jamshid Dawar
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These cupcakes were a fun and easy way to celebrate Mardi Gras.


Morium Enam
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and festive treat.


bryan Ragsdale
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These cupcakes were a delicious treat that everyone enjoyed.


Haman Jharna
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I can't wait to make these cupcakes again for my next party.


Ruth Agha
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These cupcakes are perfect for any Mardi Gras celebration.


M are you is You
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.


hugo Leon
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Malik Umer
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I'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
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These cupcakes were so moist and flavorful. I especially loved the cream cheese frosting.


nawbie
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I've never made king cake before, but these cupcakes were a great introduction. They were simple to follow and turned out perfectly.


Abderahman Chenoufi
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These cupcakes were a hit at my Mardi Gras party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the delicious flavor.