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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard muffin tin.
2
Add cake mix to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer, add in your oil, egg whites, and soda, and mix on medium until well incorporated. Mix in *1/2-3/4 of the jello. (Please note we added a few drops of purple food coloring because weirdly, the jello made the batter turn grey.)
3
Add batter into the muffin tin until each is about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Directions for Frosting
1
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and beat until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
2
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
3
Mix in the remaining jello.
4
Mix the half and half or milk and grape soda together. (If you don’t, the carbonation in the soda will break your frosting)
5
Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, while adding a bit of the liquid mixture from Step 6 in between each cup. Continue to mix for 1-2 minutes or until creamy and forms stiff peaks, but don’t overmix!
6
Add in food coloring if desired. Start with 1-2 drops and mix. Continue until color is achieved. Prepare piping bag and fill bag with frosting.
7
Frost your cupcakes. Add your purple sanding sugar and straw if desired.
Note
1
We suggest for kids to use ½ the jello in the mixes and ½ in the frosting. For adults, use ¾ of the jello in the mixes and ¼ in the frosting.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Egg Whites 🥚Allow egg whites to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to achieve maximum volume and create a lighter, fluffier cupcake texture.
- Substitute Half the Liquid with Grape Soda 🍇Replace the water or milk in the cake mix with an equal amount of grape soda to intensify flavor and boost moisture—the carbonation creates an exceptionally tender crumb.
- Bloom the Gelatin Properly 💜Dissolve grape Jello in boiling water and let it cool slightly before adding to batter to prevent cooking the egg whites and ensure even flavor distribution throughout.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🚫Mix until just combined after adding wet ingredients to avoid overdeveloping gluten, which keeps your cupcakes tender and prevents a dense, rubbery crumb.
- Chill Frosting Before Decorating 🧊Refrigerate your buttercream frosting for 15-20 minutes before piping to hold sharp peaks and prevent the purple sanding sugar from sinking into warm frosting.
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