Grinch Cupcakes
Fun and Festive Grinch Cupcakes are perfect for the holidays. The cupcakes are made with a cake mix and topped with green frosting.
Servings: 24
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
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 ICING:
- 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 all 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,
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
