Mountain Dew Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Mountain Dew Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15.25-oz.) pkg. white cake mix; 1/3 cup canola oil; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 2 teaspoons lime zest (from 1 lime); 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon); 2 cups Mountain Dew soft drink, divided; Electric green food coloring gel; Lemon yellow food coloring gel; 1 (12-oz.) container ready-to-spread vanilla frosting; 2 tablespoons sparkling sugar sprinkles; 8 straws, cut into thirds

Servings: persons

1 (15.25-oz.) pkg. white cake mix
1/3 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons lime zest (from 1 lime)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 cups Mountain Dew soft drink, divided
Electric green food coloring gel
Lemon yellow food coloring gel
1 (12-oz.) container ready-to-spread vanilla frosting
2 tablespoons sparkling sugar sprinkles
8 straws, cut into thirds

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Combine cake mix, oil, eggs, egg whites, lime zest, lemon zest, and 1 cup of the Mountain Dew in the bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Beat in green and yellow food coloring until desired shade of green is achieved. Pour batter evenly into 2 (12-cup) muffin pans lined with paper baking cups. Bake until done and lightly golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, bring remaining 1 cup Mountain Dew to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Cook at a rapid simmer until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, about 15 minutes. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Stir Mountain Dew reduction into vanilla frosting. Add green and yellow food coloring until desired shade of green is achieved.
3
Spread cupcakes with frosting, and sprinkle with sparkling sugar sprinkles. Place 1 straw piece in each cupcake.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15.25-oz.) pkg. white cake mix, 1/3 cup canola oil, 2 large eggs, 2 large egg whites, and more.

Yes, Mountain Dew 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mountain Dew Cupcakes

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