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Sunshine Cupcakes

Name: Sunshine Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size); 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting; Yellow food coloring; Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, red shoestring licorice and candy corn

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

9 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 04, 2024

Want to put a smile on someone's face? Look no further than these cheery cupcakes! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Sunshine Cupcakes

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Yield:2 dozen

Prep:20 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Yellow food coloring
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, red shoestring licorice and candy corn

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Directions

1
Prepare cake batter mix according to package directions for cupcakes; cool completely.

2
In a small bowl, tint frosting yellow. Frost cupcakes. Press two chocolate chips into each cupcake for eyes. For mouths, cut licorice into 1-in. pieces; bend slightly to curve. Press one licorice piece into each cupcake. Add candy corn around edges of cupcakes.