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Grinch Cupcakes

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  • Author: Hannah

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

  • 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!


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.