These two-ingredient soda pop cupcakes are an easy cupcake recipe made with cake mix and soda for a quick, fluffy dessert. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or kid-friendly baking, these soda cupcakes come together fast and taste even better topped with your favorite frosting.
Here are the simple ingredients for making these super easy cupcakes.
White Cake Mix: This is the main base of the cupcakes. It provides the structure, sweetness, and cake texture that make this an easy cupcake recipe with almost no extra measuring.
Carbonated Beverage: Try using a fruit-flavored carbonated beverage like orange, grape, strawberry, or lemon-lime for the best results. The soda mixes with the dry cake mix to create the batter, making this a true two-ingredient soda pop cupcakes recipe.
Frosting (if desired): Use your favorite flavor! This is optional, but it adds extra sweetness, flavor, and a fun, finished bakery-style look once spread on the cooled cupcakes.
Here are the steps and tips for making these easy cupcakes.
Mix the cake mix and your favorite fruit-flavored soda for the full 2 minutes, and scrape the bowl occasionally so the batter comes together and is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly among the 24 lined cups. Even portions help the cupcakes bake and rise at the same rate.
Match the oven temperature to your pan. Use the lower temperature for dark or nonstick pans to help prevent overbaking. Check with a toothpick for doneness at the low end of the bake time, so the cupcakes stay light and tender; bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool briefly before removing from the pan, so they’re easier to take out without breaking. Let them cool completely so the frosting doesn’t melt if you’re planning to frost the cupcakes.
Here’s the best way to store these easy cupcakes to enjoy later.
Store the cupcakes loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
For frosted cupcakes, freeze the cupcakes uncovered for about an hour, then transfer them to an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To thaw, just place them in the fridge overnight, then let them sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes for the best taste and texture.
Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place a paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
In a large bowl, beat dry cake mix and carbonated beverage with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the side of the bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake 14 to 19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove from the pans to a cooling rack; cool completely, about 30 minutes. Spread frosting on cupcakes. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
Make your cupcakes colorful—tint batter and frosting with gel food color to match the flavor of soda.
An offset spatula makes quick work of spreading frosting on the cupcakes.
Have fun with your garnishes—top cupcakes with your favorite sanding sugars or sprinkles.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | ½g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
