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lucky charms cupcakes

Lucky Charms Cupcakes: 7 Magical Bites of Nostalgia


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cupcakes inspired by Lucky Charms cereal.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and water.
  3. Fold in mini marshmallows and Lucky Charms cereal.
  4. Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cupcakes cool completely.
  7. In another bowl, beat butter until creamy.
  8. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes with buttercream.
  10. Top with additional Lucky Charms.

Notes

  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
  • Customize frosting colors if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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