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popcorn cupcakes

phoenixmaine75 avatar
Recipe by
Melanie Ross
@phoenixmaine75
Rumford, ME

These are the perfect Cupcakes for a movie or circus themed party!

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For popcorn cupcakes

  • 1 box
    betty crocker supermoist butter recipe yellow cake mix
  • water, butter and eggs called for on cake mix box
  • 1
    container betty crocker rich & creamy vanilla frosting
  • 6 c
    popped popcorn
  • 1 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp
    milk
  • 3 to 4
    drops yellow food color

How To Make popcorn cupcakes

  • 1
    Heat oven 350 (325 for dark or non-stick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • 2
    Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, butter and eggs. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • 3
    Frost cupcakes with frosting. Top evenly with popcorn.
  • 4
    In small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, milk and food color until smooth. Drizzle glaze over popcorn to look like melted butter.
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