Description
These Grape Crush Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the fun flavors of grape soda in a moist and fluffy cupcake topped with a grape soda-infused frosting. Perfect for parties or any time you crave a whimsical dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup grape soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grape extract (optional, for stronger flavor)
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons grape soda (for frosting)
- Purple gel food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles or grape candy for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the tin: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix cupcake batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, grape soda, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and grape extract (if using) until smooth. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: Beat butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in grape soda until desired consistency. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Top with sprinkles or grape candy.
Notes
- Grape extract intensifies flavor but is optional.
- Use clear soda for less tinted batter.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
