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5 from 3 votes

Cherry Icee Cupcakes

These cupcakes pack a fun punch of cherry flavor that will remind you of a Cherry Icee! Get the kids involved, because these are super simple to make, too!

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 eggs whites
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice

ICEE BUTTERCREAM

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 boxes 0.3 oz Cherry Jell-O Powder
  • Red sanding sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place cupcake liners in your muffin pan - I LOVE my Trudeau Silicone Muffin Pan, and these circus (red and white) cupcake liners!
  • Combine the first four cake ingredients. Don't over mix!
  • Fill 1/2 way with batter and bake for 16-22 minutes.
  • Allow to cool about 5 minutes, then poke 4-5 small holes (I use a straw) into each cupcake, and spoon over about a tablespoon of cherry juice, making sure to get it in the holes. Add a little more if you want it to really stand out!

MAKE THE BUTTERCREAM

  • With a chilled bowl and beater, beat the butter for 5-7 minutes.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar, whipping cream, and vanilla until combined.
  • Add both packets of Cherry Jell-O and beat another minute, scraping the sides of the bowl.
  • Pipe onto cupcakes, and then dip into a bowl of sanding sugar.

Notes

ENJOY!