Fruity Birthday Cupcakes Recipes

THE BEST BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
• Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and blend on low speed with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Scrape sides of bowl; increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes more. The batter should be smooth and thickened.
• Fill each cup 2/3 full and place in oven.
• Bake the cupcakes until they are golden and spring back when lightly pressed with your finger, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove pans from oven and cool on wire rack for 5 minutes before removing cups from pans. Cool completely before frosting.
• Eat as is or frost as desired.

FRUIT-FILLED CUPCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream and eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Place 27 paper or foil liners in heart-shaped or standard muffin tins. (If using standard tins, tuck a 1/2-in. foil ball or marble between the liner and cup to form a heart shape.) Fill cups half full with batter. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each; fill with 1/2 teaspoon preserves. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , If desired, place a third of the frosting in a small bowl; tint pink with red food coloring. Frost cupcakes with white frosting; if desired, pipe edges with pink frosting. Decorate with nonpareils and jimmies if desired.