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Prep Time : 15min
Cook Time : 30min
Course : Cakes
Special : Few Ingredients, For Kids
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Birthdays, Family Dinner, Summer
 
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Cupcakes in an Instant

From Linda Larsen,
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Use any flavor cake mix to make these special and delicious cupcakes using just four more ingredients.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pkg. any flavor two layer cake mix
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup any flavor fruit preserves
  • 1/2 cup nuts, coconut, or chocolate chips

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin cups with paper liners and set aside. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except preserves and nuts or chocolate chips. Stir well by hand until batter forms. Fill lined muffins cups 1/2 full with batter. Place 1/2 tsp. preserves in center of batter, then cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with nuts, coconut, or chocolate chips.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20-30 minutes until cupcakes spring back when touched in center. Cool for 1 minute, then gently remove from pan and cool on wire racks. Store cupcakes in refrigerator. 24 cupcakes

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