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

Delowar Sayeed
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I made these cupcakes for a Mardi Gras party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the festive colors and the delicious flavor.


Tsadyydsttd
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Mian Zubair
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These cupcakes were a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras! They were easy to make and the kids loved them.


Mariam Yousuf
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I loved the flavor of these cupcakes! The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Fatima Raheem
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Ayan Ahmad
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I made these cupcakes for a Mardi Gras party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the festive colors and the delicious flavor.


Ackeino Bailey
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Sk sahajalal
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These cupcakes were a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras! They were easy to make and the kids loved decorating them.


Alicia Godinez
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I love King Cake and these cupcakes did not disappoint! The flavors were perfect and the frosting was to die for.


umerii khan
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they looked beautiful, but the taste was just okay.


Haji Ishtiaq
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out perfectly! They were the perfect addition to my Mardi Gras celebration.


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


Ajijul Hakim
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit! They're easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Chekwube Nnolum
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These cupcakes were absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Bumpuli
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I made these cupcakes for a Mardi Gras party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and went back for seconds.


Tom Johnson
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I'm not a huge fan of King Cake, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was sweet and creamy.


Gokarna Bohara
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These King Cake Cupcakes were a hit at my Mardi Gras party! They were easy to make and the flavors were spot-on. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.