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Whipped Chocolate Donut-Inspired Cupcakes

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Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 1 box white or vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (substitute this in place of the water on the box)

Whipped Donut Frosting

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup marshmallow fluff
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar donut glaze (recipe below)
  • 1 tsp clear vanilla extract (or regular vanilla)
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (optional, if the frosting is too thick)

Quick Donut Glaze (for frosting)

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Topping Ideas

  • Rainbow Sprinkles
  • Dunkin’ Munchkins or store-bought donut holes, cut in half

Instructions

Cupcakes

  1. Bake the cupcakes according to the directions on the box, swapping the water for buttermilk for an extra rich and bakery-style flavor. Let cool completely before frosting.

Whipped Donut Frosting

  1. Beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  2. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Mix in the cocoa powder, marshmallow fluff, vanilla, and 2 tbsp of the donut glaze.
  4. Beat on high for 2–3 minutes until light, whipped, and slightly glossy.
  5. Add cream or milk as needed for a fluffy, pipeable consistency.

Quick Donut Glaze (for frosting)

  1. Whisk everything together until smooth.
  2. Use 2 tablespoons of this glaze in the frosting above.

 

 

Find it online: https://lifeandsprinkles.com/whipped-chocolate-donut-inspired-cupcakes/

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