Description
Grape crush cupcakes bring sweet Mediterranean charm to classic dessert expectations. Rich grape-infused batter with delicate buttercream promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each memorable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup grape crush soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Baking and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 12 tablespoons milk
Decoration:
- Grape candies (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350F (175C) and lining a cupcake pan with decorative paper liners.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla cake mix, carbonated soda, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully distribute the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, ensuring each cavity is filled approximately two-thirds full for optimal rising.
- Transfer the cupcake pan to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, preventing condensation that could compromise the frosting’s texture.
- Create the grape jelly frosting by beating softened butter and grape jelly until smooth and integrated, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar for desired sweetness and consistency.
- If the frosting appears too dense, incrementally add milk to achieve a spreadable, creamy texture that will glide effortlessly over the cooled cupcakes.
- Generously apply the grape jelly frosting to each cupcake, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Embellish the frosted cupcakes with playful grape-flavored candies, adding a whimsical and flavorful finishing touch.
- Present and savor the delectable Grape Crush Cupcakes, celebrating their vibrant grape-inspired essence.
Notes
- Swap soda with Greek yogurt for a healthier, more moist cupcake texture that maintains softness while reducing sugar content.
- Use natural grape juice or reduced grape syrup instead of artificial grape jelly to enhance authentic fruit flavor and boost nutritional value.
- Experiment with gluten-free cake mix or almond flour for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring the cupcakes remain light and fluffy.
- Create vegan version by replacing eggs with mashed banana or applesauce and using plant-based butter for frosting, keeping the grape essence intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg