SOUR PATCH KIDS Fiesta Fun Cupcakes
Prep time30 min
Total time2hr 30min
ServingsMakes 24 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (185 g) Maynards Sour Patch Kids Candy, divided
- 3 large limes, divided
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) golden cake mix
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 4½ cups icing sugar (about 500 g)
- 3 Tbsp. milk
- ½ tsp. vanilla
Preparation
- Reserve 24 candies for later use. Place remaining candies in large freezer-weight resealable plastic bag; freeze 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, grate enough peel, then squeeze juice from 2 limes to measure 2 Tbsp. EACH zest and juice. Cut remaining lime into 6 slices, then cut each slice into quarters. Reserve for later use.
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Crush frozen candies. Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in 3/4 cup crushed candies, and 1 Tbsp. EACH lime zest and juice. Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin pan caps. Return remaining crushed candies to freezer.
- Bake cupcakes 18 to 20 min. or until toothpick inserted in centres comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
- Beat butter in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition. Blend in milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until icing is of desired spreading consistency. Beat in vanilla, then remaining lime zest and lime juice until blended.
- Spread or pipe icing onto cupcakes; sprinkle with remaining frozen crushed candies. Top with remaining whole candies and lime slices just before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Size Wise
Looking for a dessert to serve at a party? This fun cupcake recipe makes 24 servings so it makes enough to feed a hungry crowd. - How to Crush Frozen Candies
Use a meat mallet or bottom of heavy skillet to crush the frozen candies while still in the bag. If the crushed candies stick together, lightly tap bag on counter top to separate the candy pieces before using as directed. - Make It Easy
Substitute 2 cans (450 g each) ready-to-use vanilla frosting for the homemade icing. Stir in lime zest and juice before using as directed.
320877
Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Fat 11g | |
| Saturated 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | |
| Sodium 170mg | |
| Carbohydrate 44g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Sugars 36g | |
| Protein 1g | |
| Vitamin A | 6 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 6 %DV |
| Calcium | 0 %DV |
| Iron | 6 %DV |
