Mini King Cake Cupcakes

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 mini-cupcake pans with paper liners.

2. 2

   In large bowl, combine cake mix with 1 cup of milk and 3 eggs. Using electric mixer, beat 1 minute on medium speed. Add melted butter, and beat for an additional 1 minute until well mixed.

3. 3

   Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter in small bowl. Stir until mixed and crumbly.

4. 4

   Using small ice cream scoop, fill muffin pan with 1 scoop of batter in each liner.

5. 5

   Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over batter, topping each with additional 2 scoops of batter.

6. 6

   Bake cupcakes for 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean.

7. 7

   Cool completely.

8. 8

   Using pre-packaged decorator icing tubes in Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold (yellow), dollop each color on top of cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle sparkling white decorator's sugar over each cake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.