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Party Piñata Cupcakes

Fun and colorful cupcakes with a surprise inside, perfect for parties!
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcake Batter

  • 1 box Vanilla cake mix or homemade vanilla cupcake batter
  • 3 units Eggs
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Water

Filling

  • 1 cup Assorted small candies like M&Ms, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips

Frosting

  • 1 can Vanilla frosting or homemade frosting
  • 1 cup Sprinkles

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Prepare the cupcake batter according to the box instructions or your homemade recipe.
  3. Fill each cupcake liner ⅔ full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  4. Once cooled, cut a small circle out of the center of each cupcake and remove the core. Fill the hole with assorted small candies.
  5. Replace the top of the cupcake core to cover the candies. Frost the cupcakes with vanilla frosting and decorate with sprinkles.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cupcakes, Party, Piñata
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