Fun Cupcake Surprise
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix with multi-colored sprinkles
- 1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 container (16 oz.) ready-to-spread white frosting
- 24 maraschino cherries with stems
- Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, blending 1 Tbsp.
- dry gelatin mix into batter before spooning into 24 paper-lined muffin cups.
- Bake as directed on package.
- Cool cupcakes in pan on wire rack 30 min.
- Meanwhile, stir boiling water into remaining gelatin in bowl 2 min.
- until completely dissolved.
- Refrigerate 45 min.
- or until slightly thickened.
- Cut 1/2-inch-round circle in center of cupcake to create a tunnel.
- Remove cake piece; crumble and reserve for later use.
- Spoon thickened gelatin into small resealable plastic bag; cut off one bottom corner, then use to pipe gelatin into holes in cupcakes.
- Refrigerate 2 hours.
- Spread cupcakes with frosting; top with crumbled cake crumbs and cherries.
white cake, gelatin, boiling water, ready, maraschino cherries
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/fun-cupcake-surprise-187062.aspx (may not work)