Description
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.
Ingredients
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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
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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.
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In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and butter until combined and smooth.
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Then slowly add in the confectioners’ sugar (1 cup at a time) on low speed until well combined.
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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).
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Then use a 1M piping tip and a decorator’s bag, fill it with the green frosting.
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Gently frosting each cupcake. You want to slowly build up the frosting on top of the cupcake using a circular motion.
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Then place a red heart on the top of each cupcake.
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Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
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.