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Birthday Cupcakes

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 40 min
  • Servings 24
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Ring-shaped hard candies or jelly beans do double-duty by making yummy cupcake toppers and candleholders for these ever-so-easy birthday treats.
Updated May 16, 2022
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Ingredients

  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
  • Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
  • 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Creamy White Frosting (or your favorite flavor)
  • 24 ring-shaped hard candies or jelly bean candies, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and cool cake as directed on box for 24 cupcakes.
  • 2
    Frost with frosting. Decorate with candies. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    End your zoo-themed party with these fun-to-eat cupcakes. Just top frosted cupcakes with animal crackers and candy sprinkles.
  • tip 2
    Chocoholics will want to use chocolate cake mix and chocolate frosting. Sprinkling with miniature chocolate chips and drizzling with melted white chocolate turns these simple cupcakes into bakery delights!
  • tip 3
    Get a party menu, prep guide, tips, party games, activities and more for a Zoo-rrific Kid's Birthday Party!

Nutrition

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