Perfect Cake Mix Cupcakes
Whip up bakery-style treats in no time with this recipe for Perfect Cake Mix Cupcakes! Designed to simplify dessert-making, these cupcakes start with a versatile boxed cake mix, giving you the freedom to choose your favorite flavor. With just a few pantry staples—eggs, vegetable oil, and water—you can create moist, fluffy cupcakes in under 30 minutes. Whether you frost them with velvety buttercream and add a dash of colorful sprinkles or keep them simple and classic, these customizable cupcakes are ideal for birthdays, parties, or a quick midweek treat. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe ensures a foolproof, crowd-pleasing dessert every single time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Boxed cake mix (any flavor)
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 1 cups Water
- 12 pieces Cupcake liners
- 1 container Frosting (optional, any flavor)
- 0.25 cups Sprinkles or toppings (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix according to the instructions on the cake mix box, typically for 2 minutes on medium speed until smooth.
Using a spoon or a measuring cup, evenly distribute the batter among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. Begin checking for doneness at the 18-minute mark by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake. If it comes out clean, they are ready.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
If desired, frost the cooled cupcakes with your favorite frosting and add sprinkles or other toppings for decoration.
Serve and enjoy your Perfect Cake Mix Cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.3 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 4193 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 710.4 g | 258% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 491.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 771 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
