Description
Create fun, quirky Sweet Pickle Cupcakes that surprise and delight your guests. This recipe keeps things simple, just like Grandma taught us, proving that memorable treats do not need complicated steps.
Ingredients
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- 1 box white cake mix
- Ingredients called for on cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)
- 1/2 cup pickle juice (from sweet pickles)
- 1 cup chopped sweet pickles
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- Sweet pickle slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the white cake mix according to the package directions, substituting the required water with 1/2 cup of pickle juice.
- Fold the chopped sweet pickles into the batter gently.
- Pour the batter into lined cupcake tins.
- Bake for the time specified on the cake mix box or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a spreadable consistency.
- Frost each cooled cupcake generously.
- Top each frosted cupcake with a sweet pickle slice for a final surprising touch.
Notes
- You can use the brine from bread and butter pickles if you prefer a tangier flavor profile.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the chopped pickles.
- Taste your frosting before adding the pickle juice to gauge sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
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