Real Kool Cupcakes
Bring a burst of color and flavor to your dessert table with these vibrant and tangy Real Kool Cupcakes! This fun and creative recipe pairs a classic homemade vanilla cupcake base with the playful twist of Kool-Aid drink mix, infusing both the batter and frosting with a bold, fruity kick. Soft, moist, and irresistibly fluffy, these cupcakes are topped with a creamy Kool-Aid frosting that takes customization to the next level—simply choose your favorite Kool-Aid flavor to suit any party theme or personal preference. Ready in under 40 minutes and yielding a dozen perfectly-sized treats, these cupcakes are as easy to make as they are delightful to eat. Perfect for kids’ parties, summer gatherings, or just a sweet afternoon indulgence, Real Kool Cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 items Large eggs
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons Kool-Aid drink mix (your favorite flavor, unsweetened)
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons Kool-Aid drink mix (matching flavor, unsweetened)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Add the softened butter to the dry mixture and mix using a stand mixer or hand mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and Kool-Aid drink mix until the Kool-Aid is fully dissolved.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture while mixing on medium speed. Continue to mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 17-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and Kool-Aid drink mix together in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy. Add a little more cream if the frosting is too thick.
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the Kool-Aid frosting on top of each cupcake.
Optionally, adorn the cupcakes with sprinkles or fresh fruit that matches your chosen Kool-Aid flavor.
Serve and enjoy your vibrant Real Kool Cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.7 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.3 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 647 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 1498 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.1 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 386.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 654 mg | 14% | |
*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.
