Description
Grape Soda Cupcakes are a nostalgic, colorful dessert made with the bold, fruity flavor of classic grape soda. These soft, moist cupcakes are topped with a playful purple frosting and are perfect for birthdays, parties, or any time you want a fun and unique sweet treat.
Ingredients
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup grape soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Purple food coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
- For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–2½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp grape soda (or ½ tsp grape extract + 1–2 tbsp milk or cream)
- Purple food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles or small grape candies (optional, for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
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Mix in vanilla extract and slowly alternate adding the dry ingredients and grape soda to the butter mixture. Add food coloring, if using.
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Divide batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
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For the frosting, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and grape soda (or extract + milk) until desired consistency is reached.
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Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles or candy if desired.
Notes
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For stronger grape flavor, use grape extract in both cake and frosting.
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Add grape jelly to the center before baking for a fun surprise filling.
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A cream cheese frosting variation gives a tangy twist.
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You can use a boxed white cake mix—replace the water with grape soda and bake as directed.
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Store unfrosted cupcakes in the freezer up to 2 months.
