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Lucky Charms Cupcakes

Lucky Charms Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Zoe
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and fun cupcakes inspired by the classic Lucky Charms cereal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box of vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup of Lucky Charms cereal
  • 1 cup of butter, softened
  • 4 cups of powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Extra Lucky Charms for topping


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the Lucky Charms cereal into the batter.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy.
  7. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the prepared frosting.
  9. Top each cupcake with extra Lucky Charms for decoration.

Notes

  • For a fun twist, you can add food coloring to the frosting.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg