Conversation Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Conversation Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon butter flavoring, optional; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 drops red food coloring, optional; 1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional; 1 to 2 drops blue food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon butter flavoring, optional
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 drops red food coloring, optional
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional
1 to 2 drops blue food coloring, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line muffin cups with foil or paper liners. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions for cupcakes. Place 1 marble (or marble-size foil ball) in each muffin cup between liners and muffin pan to create heart shape.
2
Fill prepared cups half full. Bake according to package directions for cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter, shortening, milk, vanilla and, if desired, butter flavoring until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar.
4
If desired, divide frosting into four separate bowls. Leave one bowl untinted. Add a different food coloring to each of the remaining bowls of frosting; stir until blended. Frost cupcakes. Pipe untinted frosting around edges and decorate tops with Valentine phrases.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package white cake mix (regular size), 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 tablespoons milk, and more.

Yes, Conversation Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Conversation Cupcakes

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