Frosted Poke Cupcakes
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix or yellow cake mix with pudding in the mix
- 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 6 Tbsp. margarine or butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Prepare cake mix as directed on package for cupcakes; cool 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, measure about 4 tablespoons of the gelatin and dissolve in 1/2 cup of the boiling water.
- Add cold water.
- Cut a small x in center of each cupcake and carefully pour gelatin into the cuts.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Dissolve remaining gelatin in remaining 1/4 cup boiling water.
- Beat margarine until light and fluffy; add part of the sugar gradually, blending after each addition.
- Add remaining sugar alternately with gelatin mixture, beating until smooth.
- (Blend in a little hot water if frosting is too stiff.)
- Spread on tops of cupcakes.
- Garnish with assorted holiday candies and/or decorating gels, if desired.
- In high altitude areas, follow package directions for cake.
yellow cake, o gelatin, boiling water, cold water, margarine, powdered sugar
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/frosted-poke-cupcakes-50477.aspx (may not work)