Nerd Cupcakes
- Box of Lemon Cake Mix
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually oil, water, and eggs)
- A box of Rainbow Nerds (about ½ cup)
- 3 cups (6 sticks) of unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 TBS Tropical Punch Kool-Aid Liquid (comes in a tiny squeezable container)
- Preheat the oven per the cake box instructions. Line 24 cupcake cups with wrappers.
- Mix together the cake mix and the ingredients listed on the back of the box.
- Once it’s fully mixed, fold the Nerds into the cake batter.
- Fill the cupcake wrappers ⅔ full with the cupcake batter.
- Bake according to instructions on the back of the box, or until cupcakes are golden and a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool on a baking rack while you prepare the frosting.
- Place the butter in a mixer and mix until light, smooth, and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing in between each cup.
- Using a spatula, scrape the sides and the mixer and mix again until butter and sugar are fully mixed.
- Add the Kool-Aid liquid and mix on low until incorporated.
- Mix at a higher speed for a couple minutes until frosting has an even consistency and appears light and fluffy.
- Add more Kool-Aid to taste, mix thoroughly.
- Using a large pastry tip, frost the cooled cupcakes. Top with more Rainbow Nerds.
Recipe by The Geeky Hostess at https://geekyhostess.com/recipe-nerd-cupcakes/
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