Grape Soda Cupcakes
These soft and fluffy Grape Soda Cupcakes are bursting with nostalgic soda flavor and feature a gorgeous purple hue. Topped with a grape soda-infused frosting, they’re perfect for parties, birthday celebrations, or whenever you want a whimsical, fruity treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (halal, neutral flavor)
- 1 cup grape soda (not diet)
- 1/2 teaspoon grape extract or flavoring (optional, for extra flavor)
- purple food coloring (optional, for a vivid color)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2-3 tablespoons grape soda (for frosting)
- 1/4 teaspoon grape extract (optional, for frosting)
- purple food coloring (optional, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 24 liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, grape soda, and grape extract (if using) until smooth and well blended. If desired, add a few drops of purple food coloring.
- Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well between additions.
- Add grape soda one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a fluffy, spreadable consistency. Mix in grape extract and purple food coloring, if using.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Decorate with purple sprinkles or grape candy, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 180mgSugar: 24g
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