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chocolate cupcakes decorated with vanilla frosting, black strings and m&ms

Christmas Light Cupcakes

bakedbree
4.71 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cupcakes
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes

  • 1 box milk chocolate cake mix
  • 1 small box chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

To decorate:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line two muffin tins with 18 paper liners.
  • Add cupcake ingredients to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat well, about 3 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
  • Divide batter evenly between muffin tin. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • Using a large round tip, pipe buttercream in a swirl onto the cupcakes. Draw a black line around the surface of the frosting. Stick M&Ms vertically into the side of the cupcakes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 59mgSugar: 3g
Keyword cake mix, instant pudding, m&ms
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