BUBBLEGUM CUPCAKES

Bubblegum Cupcakes image

Provided by GoldsmithLissa

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

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18 ounces white cake mix
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon bubblegum extract or 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
32 ounces confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
jumbo pink colored sprinkles, to taste
oversized candy sprinkles, to taste (round pink cake decors and pink candy buttons)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
On low speed, beat cake mix, 1 1/3 c water, egg whites, 2 Tbs butter, bubblegum extract and food coloring until combined (about 30 seconds). On medium speed, beat until thick and smooth (2 minutes).
Divide batter among liners. Bake 18-20 mins or until toothpick inserted comes clean. Cool completely on rack.
On medium-high speed, beat remaining butter until light and fluffy (2 mins). Gradually beat in sugar, 2 Tbs water and vanilla until smooth. If desired, transfer frosting to pastry bag fitted with large round tip. Pipe or spread over cupcakes.
Decorate with sprinkles, decors, and buttons. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.6, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 317.4, Carbohydrate 72.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 65, Protein 2.1