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Cupcake Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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Line muffin pans with baking cups.
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Empty contents of large pouch into a large bowl.
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Blend cake mix, water, oil and eggs in a large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds).
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Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Spoon batter evenly into the 12 cupcake liners (approximately 1/2 full).
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Bake in centre of oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 18-23 minutes.
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Cupcakes are done when toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
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Cool 5-10 minutes in pan, then remove and place on wire rack to cool completely.
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Frosting Instructions: Mix softened butter with electric mixer on high for 1 minute or until light and fluffy.
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Scrape.
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Slowly add frosting mix to butter while mixing on low speed for an additional 1 minute.
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Scrape.
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Add water.
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Start mixing on low.
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As frosting starts to come together, gradually increase speed to high.
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This step may take up to 3 minutes.
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Mix on high for an additional 3 minutes.
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Fill provided pastry bag with frosting (place bag in tall glass to make filling with frosting easier).
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Cut approximately 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the tip of the pastry bag.
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Insert cut pastry bag into top of cupcake and squeeze gently to fill cupcake with approximately 1 tablespoon of frosting.
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Slowly remove pastry bag and swirl approximately 1 tablespoon of frosting on top.
