Easter Cupcakes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 24
Serving Size: 1 each

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Ingredients
- CAKE:
- 1 cake mix (favorite flavor)
- FROSTING:
- 1 pound powdered sugar (1/2 of 2 lb. bag)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Food coloring
- Decorating ingredients: colored sugars, non-pariels, sprinkles, dragees, coconut, and candy 
 
Decorated cupcakes that are as much fun to decorate as they are to eat.
 
Directions
CAKE:


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  • Select your favorite cake mix. White, Yellow, Lemon, Cherry Chip or Chocolate all work
    well.

  • Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package.

  • Line muffin tins with cupcake paper liners and fill the cups 2/3 full with cake mix.

  • Bake as directed in the instructions on the cake mix package.

  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool completely before
    decorating.
  • FROSTING:

    • Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat until light and cream, approximately 3
      minutes.

    • Divide the frosting into smaller quantities for as many different colors you would like to
      make and place each in small bowls.

    • Add food coloring to color each amount to the desired color. For pastel colors, start by adding
      1 small drop. Add more if a darker color is desire.

    • Frost the cooled cupcakes with the different colors as desired. Colored sugars, non-pariels,
      sprinkles, dragees, coconut, and candy can be used to decorate the cupcakes for Easter.

    • The cupcakes can also be decorated for other seasons or holidays. Just change the frosting
      colors and decorations accordingly.


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