Description
These Grape Soda Cupcakes are a fun and unique twist on traditional cupcakes, featuring the sweet and tangy flavor of grape soda! The cupcakes are soft and moist, with a subtle grape flavor, and topped with a fluffy, sweet frosting that perfectly complements the soda-infused cake. A perfect treat for birthdays, parties, or anytime you want to bring a little bubbly fun to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup grape soda (like grape Fanta or any grape soda of choice)
- 1/4 cup milk
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons grape soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Purple food coloring (optional, for a fun pop of color)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Soda:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the grape soda and milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Fill Cupcake Liners:
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake:
- Bake the cupcakes for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- While the cupcakes are cooling, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add 2 tablespoons of grape soda and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth. If the frosting is too thick, add more grape soda, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- If desired, add a few drops of purple food coloring and mix until the frosting is evenly colored.
- Frost the Cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the grape soda frosting using a spatula or a piping bag.
- Serve:
- Serve the cupcakes immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Grape Soda Variations: Feel free to experiment with different grape sodas (regular, diet, or flavored varieties) for a unique flavor twist.
- Frosting Tips: If you like a thicker frosting, add a little extra powdered sugar. For a lighter frosting, add a little more grape soda or even milk.
- Make Ahead: The cupcakes can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or they can be frozen for up to 1 month. Frost before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (with frosting)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg