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The Best Cake Mix Cupcakes

These cupcakes are incredibly moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor! Perfect for any occasion, they’ll impress both kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (13.25-15.25 oz.)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box vanilla instant pudding (3.4 oz. package)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salted butter (softened, 2 sticks)
For the Frosting:
  • 2-3 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 cup cocoa powder (for chocolate frosting)
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp whole milk or cream (for frosting)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Line your cupcake pan with liners.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Add the vanilla instant pudding mix and sour cream. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  4. Step 4: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Step 6: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  7. Step 7: For the frosting, combine softened butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Add milk or cream until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Step 8: Frost the cupcakes once completely cool.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt to the batter.
  • If you prefer a denser cupcake, reduce the milk to 3/4 cup.
  • Feel free to swap the yellow cake mix for chocolate or any other flavor you prefer.