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Grape Soda Cupcakes

Light and airy cupcakes infused with grape soda and topped with velvety purple frosting, perfect for a nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups grape soda
  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix
  • .14 ounce unsweetened grape flavored drink mix
  • 4-6 drops purple gel food color for cake batter
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup salted butter 2 sticks, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4-6 drops purple gel food coloring for frosting
  • purple sparkling sugar optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend together egg whites, vegetable oil, and grape soda with a mixer on medium low until combined.
  3. Add cake mix and grape drink mix, mixing just until incorporated.
  4. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Cool cupcakes on a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. Beat butter, vanilla, and almond extract together until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add food coloring to frosting and mix until uniform.
Assembly
  1. Pipe frosting on cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with purple sugar before serving.

Notes

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid a runny buttercream. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.