If you’re a fan of cream soda, you’re going to crave and devour this Cream Soda Cupcakes Recipe! They’re the perfect weekend snack that will have everyone wanting more! When it comes to making a cupcake recipe made with cream soda, this is the one! Be sure to check out the rest of my cupcake recipes while you’re here!
Made using a white cake mix, I think that these would be perfect for a birthday party, too! Those of you who have had soda cakes know how good adding soda to your baked goods can be!
There’s just something about the carbonation of the soda that makes these cupcakes so soft and delicious. And that hint of cream soda? Get outta here! The cream soda flavoring is crazy good!
Cream Soda Cupcakes Recipe
There aren’t many cupcakes out there that I can have done and ready in 30 minutes, but this is one of them. I love using a boxed cake mix because it really does speed up the prepping process!
My boys are all about cupcakes and soda, so this dessert recipe is really a no-brainer for me to make. I also love that I get to make my own buttercream frosting as well! When it comes time to frost the cupcakes, the boys are eager to jump in and help!
Do I need a stand mixer to make these cupcakes?
You’re going to be using the mixer on low speed and medium speed, so it’s good to have it handy. However, if you don’t have a mixer, it’s not a deal-breaker. You can mix by hand, you’ll just have to mix a little bit longer that way.
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Reminder, not all ingredients in the Light and Fluffy Cupcake Recipe are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for
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Make it a Meal:
If you’re on the fence about meal planning, join me! I love to plan out the meals for the day because then everyone knows what is on the menu and they can help out!
Main Dish: Crockpot Soups and Stews Recipes
Vegetable Side: Crunchy Cool Cabbage Slaw
Starch Side: Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries
Refreshing Drink: Delicious Green Mocktail Recipe
Best Cupcake Recipes:
Once you make this Simple Cream Soda Cupcake Recipe, you might as well gather up some other yummy recipes to make homemade cupcakes. I’ve done all the hard work for you and lined up some great light and fluffy cupcake recipes to enjoy!
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Smores Cupcakes for the win!
I promise you that you’ve never had a cupcake quite like this Orange Cupcakes with Italian Meringue!
My entire household gobbles up this Easy Chocolate Chip Cupcake Recipe!
Do I have to store leftover cupcakes in the fridge?
Nope, not at all! You can store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature. For best results, eat within 2-3 days of storage.
More Buttercream Recipes:
Cream Soda Cupcakes Recipe
This Cream Soda Cupcakes Recipe has such a fun and delicious flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream soda
- 1 box white cake mix
For the buttercream frosting:
- 2 cups cream soda
- 1 cup butter
- 3-4 cups powdered icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 374 degrees. Add the cupcake liners to your cupcake pan.
- Add two cups of cream soda to a saucepan on high heat. Bring to a bowl and then reduce to medium and let simmer until it's reduced to about 1/2 cup. Pour into a mason jar and then put it in the fridge to cool.
- Grab a mixing bowl and beat 1 cup of cream soda and white cake mix for 2 minutes.
- Add the batter to the liners, 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool.
- To make the frosting, put the butter and the icing sugar in a bowl and beat for two minutes.
Add 2 T of the cooled cream soda syrup from the fridge then taste and add more as needed. - Put the frosting in a piping bag with a tip or snip off the corner to squeeze out.
- Add the frosting to each cupcake. You can smooth it with a spatula if you'd like.
- Add a cut straw to each cupcake.
Are you gonna drink some cream soda while you eat your cream soda cupcake?