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budget Mardi Gras cupcakes

Delicious Budget Mardi Gras Cupcakes – Festive & Frugal!


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy-to-make cupcakes perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations on a budget.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup purple, green, and gold sprinkles
  • 1 tub vanilla frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Fold in sprinkles.
  4. Pour batter into cupcake liners.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Cool completely.
  7. Frost and decorate with remaining sprinkles.

Notes

  • Use store-bought cake mix for affordability.
  • Adjust sprinkles to match Mardi Gras colors.
  • Let cupcakes cool before frosting to avoid melting.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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