A new take on a classic cupcake. Three layers of red velvet stacked with spoonfuls of fluffy frosting.
Red Velvet Triple-Stacked Cupcakes
- Prep Time 40 min
- Total 2 hr 40 min
- Servings 16
- Ingredients 10
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ German Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color (about 2 tablespoons)
Frosting
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 to 5 teaspoons milk or water
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
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Step2In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
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Step3Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate uncovered 1 hour.
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Step4In large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, butter and 3 teaspoons of the milk with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Beat in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk until smooth and spreadable.
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Step5To assemble, remove paper baking cups, and cut cupcakes in half horizontally. Set aside 16 cupcake tops. Pipe about 1 tablespoon frosting onto cut side of 16 cupcake bottoms; top each with another cupcake top or bottom. Pipe about 1 tablespoon frosting on each cupcake. Top with reserved cupcake tops. Pipe frosting on cupcake tops. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Store in refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition
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