Purple Soda Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 large egg whites, should be at room temp.
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1/2 cup plain vegetable oil.
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1 1/2 cups of your favorite grape soda.
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One box (15.25 oz) of white cake mix.
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One small packet (0.14 oz) of unsweetened grape drink mix powder.
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A few drops (about 4-6) of purple gel food dye.
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1 cup (2 sticks) of salted butter, let it soften.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract (the pure kind).
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Just a pinch (1/4 teaspoon) of almond extract.
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4 cups powdered sugar, sift thoroughly.
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2 to 3 tablespoons of heavy cream.
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Optional: Sparkly purple sugar for decoration.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
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Whisk together the egg whites, oil, and grape soda in a mixing bowl until combined.
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On a low speed, blend the cake mix and grape powder into the wet mix until just smooth. Add some purple food dye if you like a bolder color.
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Scoop batter into muffin liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 12-15 minutes, then let them cool fully on a rack.
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Cream the softened butter with both extracts until it’s light and fluffy (takes 1-2 minutes).
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Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with the cream. Beat until the texture’s smooth, then stir in purple dye.
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Pipe swirly frosting on each cool cupcake. Sprinkle with sparkly sugar if you want.
# Notes:
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Keep these in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for a month.
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They’re awesome as mini cupcakes! Just tweak the baking time down a bit.
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Any grape soda works fine for this recipe, no brand matters.