You're a Star!" Cupcakes

Dairy Free
You're a Star!" Cupcakes
100 min.
24
180kcal

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Get ready to shine with our delightful "You're a Star!" Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any celebration! These dairy-free cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making them a hit at birthday parties, baby showers, or any festive gathering. With a light and fluffy texture, each cupcake is made from a simple yet flavorful base using Betty Super White Cake Mix, enhanced with a hint of almond extract that adds a delightful twist to every bite.

The real magic happens when you frost these cupcakes with a rich and creamy vanilla frosting, beautifully tinted in a vibrant blue hue. Topped with sparkling blue candy sprinkles, they are sure to catch the eye of your guests. And let’s not forget the charming star decorations! With a quick and easy technique using melted vanilla-flavored candy coating, you can create stunning star shapes that add a whimsical touch to your dessert table.

Not only are these cupcakes a feast for the eyes, but they also cater to those with dietary restrictions, as they are completely dairy-free. With a total of 24 servings, they are perfect for sharing and spreading joy. So gather your friends and family, and let’s bake some stars that will surely light up your dessert experience!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix white
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • serving purple gel food coloring blue
  • 0.3 cup sprinkles blue
  • oz candy coating disks chopped (almond bark)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make, bake and cool cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes, adding almond extract with the water.
  2. Meanwhile, on sheet of paper, draw five-pointed star (about 2 inches wide) to use as pattern.
  3. In small bowl, place half of frosting. Dip toothpick into paste food color; stir food color into frosting in bowl until color is evenly distributed and desired shade. Frost 12 cupcakes with blue frosting. Frost remaining 12 cupcakes with white frosting; sprinkle blue candy sprinkles over white cupcakes.
  4. In small microwavable bowl, place candy coating. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir until melted and smooth. If necessary, microwave 10 seconds longer.
  5. Place in heavy-duty food storage plastic bag; seal bag and cut tiny hole in one bottom corner of bag.
  6. Place paper star pattern under large sheet of waxed paper. Squeezing bag of candy coating, trace the star on waxed paper; move pattern under waxed paper to make 12 stars.
  7. Let stars cool until set, about 5 minutes.
  8. Remove stars from waxed paper; insert 1 star in each of 12 cupcakes. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories180kcal
Protein1.98%
Fat23.14%
Carbs74.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.79
Glycemic Load
5.52
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.0413043732228%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:179.92kcal
9%
Fat:4.62g
7.11%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.85%
Carbohydrates:33.62g
11.21%
Net Carbohydrates:33.38g
12.14%
Sugar:24.21g
26.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:184.75mg
8.03%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:0.89g
1.78%
Phosphorus:76mg
7.6%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.11%
Calcium:47.75mg
4.78%
Folate:16.59µg
4.15%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.24%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.18%
Vitamin K:3.04µg
2.89%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.78%
Selenium:1.87µg
2.67%
Iron:0.45mg
2.5%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.22%