Easy Grinch Cupcakes for Grinchmas
These Grinch Cupcakes are the perfect treat to bring a smile to everyone’s face—even the Grinch himself might crack a grin!
Servings 24 servings
Calories 214kcal
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box red velvet cake mix plus ingredients from the back (water, oil, eggs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- neon green gel food coloring
- 24 jumbo heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Use Gel Food Coloring: Gel coloring provides a vibrant green without altering the frosting’s consistency.
- Cool Completely: Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled on a wire rack before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Pipe with a Star Tip: Using a 1M frosting tip gives the frosting a fun, swirled look that’s perfect for these cupcakes.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter is at room temperature for smooth frosting.
- Don’t Overfill Liners: Fill cupcake liners only 2/3 full to prevent overflow.
- Customize Decorations: Feel free to get creative with toppings to make these cupcakes uniquely yours.
Notes
- Use Gel Food Coloring: Gel coloring provides a vibrant green without altering the frosting’s consistency.
- Cool Completely: Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled on a wire rack before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Pipe with a Star Tip: Using a 1M frosting tip gives the frosting a fun, swirled look that’s perfect for these cupcakes.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter is at room temperature for smooth frosting.
- Don’t Overfill Liners: Fill cupcake liners only 2/3 full to prevent overflow.
- Customize Decorations: Feel free to get creative with toppings to make these cupcakes uniquely yours.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.4mg