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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

BOOZY WOOZY CUPCAKES

...*NOTE:Please keep these out of ......                              .............children's reach!.............
Makes about 24 cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
For boozy cupcakes
1 pkg. white cake mix
1 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) Jello Gelatin, any red flavor
1 cup Malibu coconut rum
For whipped cream
3 cups whipping cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp granulated sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
To make cupcakes—
Prepare cake batter and bake as directed per box for cupcakes.
 
Fill cupcake liners about 1/2-2/3 full and bake for about 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and poke holes in the cupcakes with a fork or toothpick.
 
In a separate bowl, stir boiling water into jello powder until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add rum. Spoon over cupcakes. (Don’t be shy with the jello. Be generous! 2-3-4 spoonfuls!) Let cool before frosting with whipped icing.
 
To make whipped ICING—
Place the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, whisk together on low until stiff peaks are formed. Change to medium speed and whisk until thick.
 
DECORATE TOPS AND....
ENJOY!

I found these adorable cupcake liners and sparkler toppers at Hobby Lobby.