Cake in a Cup Mix Cupcakes

Experience the ultimate convenience of homemade sweetness with these "Cake in a Cup Mix Cupcakes"! Perfect for busy bakers, this quick and easy recipe transforms your favorite store-bought cake mix into moist, fluffy, and utterly delightful cupcakes in just 25 minutes. Featuring a short and simple ingredient list—think cake mix, milk, an egg, and a touch of vanilla—these cupcakes are incredibly versatile and can be customized with mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles. Whether you're baking for a party or a cozy dessert at home, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleasing treat that deliver bakery-quality results with minimal effort. Enjoy the simplicity of single-batch perfection with this must-try recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

200 grams Cake mix (any flavor)
1 large Egg
120 milliliters Milk
30 milliliters Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
0 as desired Optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, sprinkles, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with 6 cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

If using, gently fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles.

Step 4

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Step 7

Enjoy your homemade Cake in a Cup Mix Cupcakes!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(440.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1379.4

Total Fat 53.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.1g
Cholesterol 230.7mg	0%
Sodium 1666.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1g	0%
Total Sugars 105.4g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 108.2IU	0%
Calcium 563.2mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 452.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.5%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 59.7%