Kool-Aid Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Kool-Aid Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Cake; 1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup Kool-Aid, mix; Frosting; 1 cup butter; 3 tablespoons milk; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup Kool-Aid, mix

Servings: persons

Cake
1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix
1 cup buttermilk
4 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup Kool-Aid, mix
Frosting
1 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup Kool-Aid, mix

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Line 24 baking cups with paper liners.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine all cake ingredients. Mix on low for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of the bowl and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3
Fill cups 2/3 full with cupcake batter. Bake for about 15 minutes or until stops spring back lightly when touched. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a rack.
4
Beat butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add milk and beat on medium-low until completely mixed. Add powdered sugar and Kool-Aid powder, beating on low until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat on medium-high until light and fluffy. If frosting is too thick, add more milk or corn syrup until desired consistency is reached.
5
When cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe frosting onto cupcakes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix, 1 cup buttermilk, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Kool-Aid 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.

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