Cherry Cupcakes

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Prepare cake batter as directed on package.

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   Measure 2 cups batter into medium bowl; stir in 1/4 tsp.

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   dry jelly powder until blended.

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   Spoon half the remaining cake batter evenly into 24 paper-lined muffin cups; cover with layers of coloured batter, then the remaining plain batter.

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   Bake 18 to 20 min.

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   or until golden brown.

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   Cool in pans 10 min.

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   ; remove from pans to wire racks.

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    Cool completely.

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    Meanwhile, add boiling water to remaining jelly powder in large bowl; stir 2 min.

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    until completely dissolved.

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    Add ice; stir until melted.

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    Refrigerate 15 min.

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    or until set.

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    Beat with mixer until foamy.

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    Blend in Cool Whip.

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    Refrigerate 15 min.

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    or until thickened.

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    Spoon Cool Whip mixture onto cupcakes just before serving; top with cherries.

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