SENSATIONAL CUPCAKES & FROSTING -DIABETIC FRIENDLY

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Sensational Cupcakes & Frosting -Diabetic Friendly image

Being a diabetic with a sweet tooth I am always working to come up with recipes for "Diabetic Friendly" desserts. This is one that I came up with using a Pillsbury Classic Yellow Sugar Free Premium Cake Mix. 1 cupcake with frosting = approx. 115 calories and 15 carbs! :) I have to give credit to Kraft for the picture since I...

Provided by penny jordan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

CUPCAKE MIX:
1 - 16oz. pkg pillsbury moist supreme sugar-free classic yellow cake mix
8 oz water or 1 - 8oz. can crushed pineapple in it's own juice, undrained
1/2 c pure vegetable or canola oil
4 egg whites or 3 lg. eggs
1 small pkg (3.4 oz.) instant, sugar-free, french -vanilla or s/f pistachio pudding mix (dry)
FROSTING:
1 small pkg (3.4 oz.) instant, sugar-free, french-vanilla - or - s/f pistachio pudding mix
1 - 15 oz) can(s) crushed pineapple in it's own juice, undrained
1 - 8 oz thawed, cool-whip whipped topping
1 - 8 oz pkg low-fat cream cheese (softened)

Steps:

  • 1. PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING THIS RECIPE... CUPCAKES: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups in cupcake pan and spray lightly with 'Baker's Joy" nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. Combine all cupcake ingredients in large mixing bowl. Blend with electric mixer until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • 3. Evenly fill baking cups 1/2 to 2/3 full. (These rise in baking quite a bit). Bake 19 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Then refrigerate until ready to frost. (I recommend at least 1-2 hours) Remove from refrigerator and frost. Refrigerate in covered container until ready to serve. Store any leftover cupcakes in covered container in refrigerator. Makes 24 cupcakes. (These can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated up to 48 hours).
  • 4. PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING THIS RECIPE... FROSTING: Whip cream cheese with pineapple in medium bowl. using electric mixer on low speed for about a minute. Add dry pudding mix and continue to mix well. Gently STIR in Cool Whip. (Don't use mixer for this step). Refrigerate frosting at least 1 - 2 hours. Pipe frosting on cold cupcakes and refrigerate in covered container until ready to serve. Garnish or decorate as desired and serve.

Angela Clayson
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The cupcakes were delicious, but the frosting was a bit too thick for my taste.


Asad_Khan110
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover cake mix.


Md Harun
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Sandreika Willams
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These cupcakes are my new go-to recipe. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.


Hafeez Hafeez
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.


Somsher Ali
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The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes themselves were delicious.


biniyam gossa
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Irshad Ansari
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The cupcakes were easy to make and the frosting was simple but tasty.


Adam Gravely
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I made these cupcakes for my diabetic mother and she loved them! They were the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor.


Play Nice
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The cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Khann Marwat
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These cupcakes turned out amazing! The frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness and the texture was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.