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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line a muffin pan with 24 cupcake liners.
3
In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine ingredients for cake mix and prepare according to directions.
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Fill each cupcake liner about ½ full with cake batter.
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Bake on the center oven rack for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake. If it comes out clean, cupcakes are done.
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Once done, remove cupcakes from the oven and set on a cooling rack, until completely cool.
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Once cupcakes are cool, add a thin layer of vanilla frosting to each one.
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Heat the hot fudge in a small microwave safe bowl for about 20 seconds.
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*Easy tip – Place one ziplock bag into a cup and fold the top around the rim of the cup. Pour the hot fudge into the baggie.
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Using a scissors or knife, snip off the very corner of the bag, and drizzle fudge over the frosting on each cupcake, using a back and forth motion.
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Add nuts to each cupcake.
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Place one ziplock bag into a cup and fold the top around the rim of the cup. Spoon the whipped topping into the bag.
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Snip off about ½ inch or so of the corner of the bag and pipe a small amount of whipped topping onto the center of each cupcake.
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Add a cherry to the top of the whipped topping on each cupcake.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Inject Hot Fudge Before Frosting 🔥Use a toothpick to create a small well in the center of each cooled cupcake, then pipe hot fudge inside before adding frosting—this creates a surprise molten center that mimics an actual sundae.
- Chill Frosted Cupcakes Before Topping ❄️Refrigerate your frosted cupcakes for at least 30 minutes before adding whipped topping and nuts; this prevents the frosting from sliding and helps toppings adhere perfectly.
- Toast Nuts for Enhanced Flavor 🥜Lightly toast your mixed nuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before sprinkling on top to intensify their nutty flavor and add a satisfying crunch that contrasts the soft cake.
- Warm Fudge Just Before Serving 🍫Heat your hot fudge sauce gently in a water bath rather than direct heat, and drizzle it over the assembled cupcakes just before serving to maintain its silky texture and authentic sundae experience.
- Use Quality Cherry Placement 🍒Pat maraschino cherries completely dry with paper towels before placing on top, and position them on the peak of whipped topping last—this prevents moisture from weeping into frosting and ensures a picture-perfect presentation.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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