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Grinch Cupcakes
If you looking for the perfect dessert recipe to make this holiday season, make these Grinch Cupcakes. Start with a cake mix for an easy holiday dessert.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 red velvet cake mix
- *Plus the ingredients to prepare the cake mix based on the package instructions
- Red Cupcake Liners
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup Solid Vegetable Shortening
- 1/2 cup Butter softened at room temperature
- 1 tsp clear vanilla extract
- 4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar sifted
- 2 Tbsp milk
- Green Gel Food Coloring
For the Decorations:
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix based on the cupcake instructions using the red cupcake liners and allow the cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and butter until combined and smooth.
- Then slowly add in the confectioners’ sugar (1 cup at a time) on low speed until well combined.
- Then stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined. Then add a few drops of the green food coloring until the frosting is a bright green color (like the color of the grinch).
- Then use a 1M piping tip and a decorator’s bag, fill it with the green frosting.
- Gently frosting each cupcake. You want to slowly build up the frosting on top of the cupcake using a circular motion.
- Then place a red heart on the top of each cupcake.
- Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store the leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Make sure to add the sprinkles immediately after you frosting the cupcakes as they will not stick if the frosting has already fully set.
Nutrition Information
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
68mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
141IU
(3%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.