King Cake Cupcakes

King Cake Cupcakes
75 min.
24
195kcal

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Indulge in the festive spirit of Mardi Gras with these delightful King Cake Cupcakes! Bursting with flavor and topped with vibrant colors, these cupcakes are a fun twist on the traditional King Cake, making them perfect for celebrations or any sweet occasion. Each bite offers a moist, fluffy cake infused with a hint of almond, complemented by a rich cream cheese filling that adds a delightful surprise in the center.

What makes these cupcakes truly special is their eye-catching decoration. The classic Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold not only make them visually appealing but also symbolize justice, faith, and power. Whether you're hosting a party or simply treating yourself, these King Cake Cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and bring a touch of carnival cheer to your table.

With a preparation time of just 75 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 scrumptious cupcakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat. The combination of a soft cake, creamy filling, and sweet frosting creates a delightful dessert that will leave everyone wanting more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to celebrate with these irresistible King Cake Cupcakes!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • 10 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • serving plums green yellow
  • tablespoons frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  3. Bake and cool as directed on box for cupcakes.
  4. In medium bowl, mix 6 oz of the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the powdered sugar until well blended and smooth. Spoon mixture into decorating bag fitted with 1/2-inch round tip. Poke hole in top of each cupcake with tip; pipe small amount of mixture into center of cupcake. Smooth top.
  5. In large bowl, beat remaining 4 oz cream cheese, 1/3 cup butter, remaining 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, the half-and-half and almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, stir in additional half-and-half, 1 teaspoon at a time. Frost cupcakes.
  6. Sprinkle with bands of purple, green and yellow sugar. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories195kcal
Protein3.23%
Fat32.83%
Carbs63.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.74
Glycemic Load
0.42
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.441304370113%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.35mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.06mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:194.92kcal
9.75%
Fat:7.22g
11.1%
Saturated Fat:3.26g
20.39%
Carbohydrates:31.63g
10.54%
Net Carbohydrates:31.28g
11.38%
Sugar:22.62g
25.14%
Cholesterol:11.93mg
3.98%
Sodium:223.9mg
9.73%
Alcohol:0.01g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:1.6g
3.19%
Phosphorus:81.15mg
8.12%
Vitamin A:293.12IU
5.86%
Calcium:58.36mg
5.84%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.83%
Folate:16.06µg
4.01%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.64%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.76%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.68%
Iron:0.48mg
2.66%
Selenium:1.74µg
2.48%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.32%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.57%
Fiber:0.35g
1.39%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.27%
Vitamin K:1.28µg
1.21%
Copper:0.02mg
1.11%
Potassium:37.23mg
1.06%