Pink Squirrel Cupcakes are reminiscent of the popular ice cream drink, the Pink Squirrel.
Course Cupcakes, Dessert
Keyword cupcakes, frosting, Pink Squirrel
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 18cupcakes
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines
Ingredients
1boxfunfetti cake mix
3eggs
1/3cupoil
1/2cupwater
2tablespoons creme de almond liqueur or 1 teaspoon almond extract
2tablespoons creme de cacao or 1 teaspoon chocolate flavoring
24 cupcake liners
1containerfunfetti vanilla frosting
1teaspoonalmond extract
2drops red food coloring
2tablespoons# 5 silver dragees
18creme de pirouline artisan rolled wafers
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350º Line muffin tin with paper liners, set aside.
Blend cake mix, eggs, oil, water, creme de almond or almond extract, creme de cacao or chocolate flavoring in a large bowl until moistened. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
Bake at 350º for 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove cupcakes to wire rack, cool completely. Frost when cool.
For Frosting:
In medium bowl stir until combined, container of frosting, 1 teaspoon almond extract and 2 drops red food coloring.
Frost cupcakes and decorate with dragees and de Pirouline rolled wafers.