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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Luis Felipe Herrera S.
[email protected]These cupcakes were amazing! They were so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again for all my special occasions.
SKmehedi skmehedi
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I used a vanilla cake mix and vanilla frosting, and they were perfect for a simple dessert. I will definitely be making these again.
Mdsaifulislam MdSaifulislam
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste, but they still had a good flavor. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Lawrence Defia
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! They were so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Walter Ekwunta
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a chocolate cake mix and chocolate frosting, and they were a big hit with my family.
orishaba doreen
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too sweet for me, but the cake itself was delicious. I'll definitely be making these again, but I'll use a different frosting recipe.
Sandra Marie
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try adding some extra milk or butter next time.
Jeffrey Obada
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but these cupcakes really are perfect. They're the perfect size, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Tesfahun Kebede
[email protected]These cupcakes are my new go-to recipe. They're so versatile - I've made them with different cake mixes and frostings, and they always turn out great. Thanks for sharing!
Lusero Rios
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but these cupcakes were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. My kids loved them!
Aysha Shaa
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.