Piñata Cupcakes
Pinata Cupcakes have a fun surprise in the middle. These cupcakes are filled with sprinkles and topped with delicious frosting. It is a fun dessert for any occasion.
Servings: 24
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 Box Funfetti Cake Mix
- *Ingredients to prepare the cupcakes on the package
- Bright Color Rainbow Sprinkles divided
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
Instructions
- Prepare the Funfetti cake mix based on the cupcake instructions and allow the cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Using a small knife, cut holes into the centers of each cupcake that is approximately 1 inch in diameter and 1 inch deep in the center of each cupcake. Gently cut the bottom off of each cupcake insert to make the plugs for the cupcakes.
- Fill each of the holes in the cupcakes with the rainbow sprinkles (reserve some of the sprinkles with the topping) and then top with the cupcake plug and gently press it down to make it level.
- 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.
- Place the frosting in a decorator’s bag with a star tip and pipe the frosting on top of each cupcake. Top with the reserved sprinkles and the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store the leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or refrigerate the leftover cupcakes for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
