Grape Soda Cupcakes
Introduction
Grape Soda Cupcakes are a fun and delicious treat that everyone loves! With a bubbly grape flavor and colorful frosting, these cupcakes are sure to brighten up any occasion. Whether you are baking with kids or surprising your family, these cupcakes will put a smile on their faces.
Why Make This Recipe
These cupcakes are not just easy to make, but they also stand out with their unique taste. The fizzy grape soda gives these cupcakes a light and airy texture that is hard to resist. Plus, they are perfect for parties, birthdays, or just a sweet treat at home! You really can’t go wrong with this tasty dessert.
How to Make Grape Soda Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cup grape soda
- 15.25 oz white cake mix
- 0.14 oz unsweetened grape flavored drink mix
- 4-6 drops gel food color
- 1 cup salted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
- 4-6 drops food coloring
- Purple sparkling sugar
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the egg whites, vegetable oil, grape soda, and cake mix until well combined. Add the grape drink mix and gel food color, and mix again.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the buttercream frosting, beat together the salted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add heavy cream and food coloring as desired.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with purple sparkling sugar.
How to Serve Grape Soda Cupcakes
These cupcakes are best served fresh on the same day you make them. You can place them on a nice platter and let everyone enjoy! They also make fun snacks for parties or celebrations.
How to Store Grape Soda Cupcakes
If you have leftovers, store the cupcakes in an airtight container. Keep them in the fridge for best freshness. They can last about 3-5 days.
Tips to Make Grape Soda Cupcakes
- Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature to help them whip better.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors that pop!
- Don’t overfill the cupcake liners to let them rise properly.
Variation
You can try using different soda flavors to mix up the taste. Cherry soda or lemon-lime soda can give a new twist to your cupcakes!
FAQs
Q: Can I use regular cake mix instead of white cake mix?
A: Yes, you can use any flavor of cake mix you prefer!
Q: Can I make these cupcakes gluten-free?
A: Of course! Just use a gluten-free cake mix.
Q: How can I make the frosting dairy-free?
A: You can substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative and use a non-dairy cream for the heavy cream.
Enjoy making your Grape Soda Cupcakes! They are sure to be a hit!
