PERFECT CAKE-MIX CUPCAKES
This recipe is from the book "Hello, Cupcake!" by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson. You may have seen this pair on Paula Deen's cooking show. They did not merely frost their cupcakes, they decorated 3 of them to look like a Thanksgiving dinner: the turkey, the mashed potatoes and gravy, and the carrots and peas. They commented at the time that they always use buttermilk rather than the water called for on the box, to give their cupcakes a fresher, more homemade flavor. They also used more eggs than called for on the box to give the cupcakes a firmer structure that can stand up to more decorating without tearing. Cupcakes made this way may be made a day ahead as they stay moist if wrapped in plastic. They also suggested that you use cake mixes for cupcakes that do not have pudding in the mix and avoid lighter cake mixes (such as angel food) which would not hold up when decorated. Using these hints, they baked cupcakes that Paula Deen just raved over!!
Provided by Lorraine of AZ
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Follow the box instructions, putting all the ingredients in a large bowl and using the buttermilk in place of the water specified (the box will call for more water than the amount of buttermilk that you are using), using the amount of oil that is called for, and adding the 4 eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until moistened, about 30 seconds. Increase the speed to high and beat until thick, 2 minutes longer.
- Spoon half of the batter into a ziplock bag. Snip a 1/4-inch corner from the bag and fill the paper liners two-thirds full (be sure the liners are filled equally). Repeat with the remaining batter. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the baking pans, place on a wire rack and allow to cool completely. When cool, frost the cupcakes, then decorate as you please.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 166.7, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 12.4, Protein 2.4
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Brandy Crowder
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I loved the moist texture and the flavorful frosting. I will definitely be making these again.
Keitumeste “Keitu_not_found” Gumede
[email protected]These cupcakes were dense and dry. I would not recommend this recipe.
Mhmd Hydar
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.
Fatima Zahara
[email protected]These cupcakes are so good! I've made them several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Hammad Ahmad
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was delicious.
Yahaya Nura
[email protected]These cupcakes were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Nathaniel Doherty
[email protected]Just made these cupcakes and they are delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes were moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Asifpathan
[email protected]These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the cupcakes came out beautifully.
Jitu Kumarkundo
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of moist and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Bot Oopp
[email protected]These cupcakes are a hit with my family and friends! The recipe is easy to follow and the cupcakes always turn out moist and fluffy. I've tried different flavor combinations and they've all been delicious.