Skinny in Pink Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Skinny in Pink Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 ⅛ cups seltzer water; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 large egg whites; 2 tablespoons light butter, with canola melted and cooled; red food coloring, to make the batter look pink; 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix; 6 tablespoons whipped cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, start with 4 tbsp and go to 6 if needed for more sweetness; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract; red food coloring, to make the frosting look pink; candy sprinkles, for decoration (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ⅛ cups seltzer water
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large egg whites
2 tablespoons light butter, with canola melted and cooled
red food coloring, to make the batter look pink
8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
6 tablespoons whipped cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese, softened to room temperature
4 tablespoons powdered sugar, start with 4 tbsp and go to 6 if needed for more sweetness
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
red food coloring, to make the frosting look pink
candy sprinkles, for decoration (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line muffin tins with foil or paper liners and set aside.
2
Start with the frosting, in a medium mixing bowl combine the softened cream cheeses with the vanilla extract and mix with a hand held mixer until smooth.
3
Add in the pudding mix.
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Now, fold the Cool Whip into the mixture and make sure all is combined well.
5
Add the powdered sugar a little at a time.
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Use a sieve over the bowl to sift the sugar in so there are no lumps.
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Use a whisk to mix in gently, making sure there are no lumps and all is combined well.
8
Add a few drops of food coloring and mix well to color if you want.
9
Place plastic wrap over the bowl and place in fridge until ready to use.
10
Keep in fridge at least 2 hours.
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Now for the cupcakes, in a large mixing bowl mix all the ingredients together except the food coloring.
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Use a rubber spatula to mix well and incorporate all the dry into the wet.
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Make sure you go to the bottom for any dry mix left there.
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With a hand held mixer, mix until light and fluffy, nice and smooth.
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Do this for about 2 to 3 minutes.
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When finished, add a few drops of food coloring to make the color of your choice.
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Cover the bowl and place in fridge for 15 minutes.
18
Take out and with an ice cream scooper, you can make 15 large cupcakes or with a small scoop, you can make 30 mini cupcakes.
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Bake for about 10 to 17 minutes.
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Turn the pan around after 5 minutes and check after 10 minutes.
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The mini cupcakes may take only 8 to 10 minutes.
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So keep an eye on them.
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A wooden skewer or toothpick should come out clean or with dry crumbs.
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Place on a cooling rack for about 20 minutes and then invert onto the cooling rack and cool completely.
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When the cupcakes are cooled, take the frosting out of the fridge and give it a quick mix.
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You will have enough to frost all 30 mini or 15 large cupcakes.
27
Toss some sprinkles if you want and enjoy these beautiful and luscious cupcakes!
28
Refrigerate leftovers.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 ⅛ cups seltzer water, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Skinny in Pink 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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