Grape Crush Cupcakes

These Grape Crush Cupcakes are fun, vibrant, and bursting with fruity grape flavor! The addition of Grape Crush soda makes these cupcakes extra moist and fluffy, while the purple hue adds a fun pop of color. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a sweet treat, these cupcakes are easy to make and require minimal ingredients. Get ready to enjoy a fizzy, flavorful dessert!

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 box vanilla cake mix
• 1 cup Grape Crush soda
• ½ cup vegetable oil

For the Grape Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Grape Crush soda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Purple food coloring (optional)
• Pink or purple sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla cake mix, Grape Crush soda, and vegetable oil.
3. Mix until smooth, but do not overmix. The batter should be light and fluffy.
4. Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Step 2: Make the Grape Frosting

1. In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed.
3. Add Grape Crush soda and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy.
4. If desired, add a few drops of purple food coloring for a richer color.
5. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag with a decorative tip.

Step 3: Frost & Decorate

1. Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
2. Sprinkle with pink or purple sprinkles for extra fun!
3. Optionally, insert a mini straw into each cupcake for a soda-inspired look.

Conclusion & Tips

Extra Grape Flavor? Add a teaspoon of grape extract to the frosting for an intense fruity kick.

Make It Fun! Try using different soda flavors like orange, cherry, or strawberry for a variety of colorful cupcakes.

Storage: Keep cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

These Grape Crush Cupcakes are a delightful, fizzy, and fruity treat that’s sure to impress! 🧁💜 Enjoy baking them and sharing with friends!