Grape Crush Cupcakes

Ingredients:

1 box of vanilla cake mix

1 cup of Grape Crush soda

½ cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

¼ cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup purple grape jelly

For the Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

3 tablespoons Grape Crush soda

Purple food coloring (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, Grape Crush soda, vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.

Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Using a small knife or piping tip, cut out a small hole in the center of each cupcake. Fill with a teaspoon of grape jelly, then replace the cut-out piece.

To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue mixing.

Slowly add Grape Crush soda, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a fluffy consistency. Add purple food coloring if desired.

Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and garnish with sprinkles or a grape candy on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 12 cupcakes

Tips:

Chill the cupcakes before filling them with jelly to make the process easier.

For an extra grape burst, mix a little grape jelly into the frosting.