Snow Cone Cupcakes
These snow cone cupcakes are a fun, colorful summer dessert inspired by classic snow cones. Soft vanilla cupcakes are topped with brightly colored sugar for a shaved-ice look that’s perfect for summer parties, 4th of July, and kid-friendly celebrations.
- Prep Time: 25 MINS
- Cook Time: 18 MINS
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 12 CUPCAKES 1x
- Category: DESSERT | CUPCAKES
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: AMERICAN | SUMMER RECIPE
Ingredients
Cupcakes
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1 box white or vanilla cake mix
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Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)
Snow Cone Topping
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1 cup granulated sugar
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Red gel food coloring
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Blue gel food coloring
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Yellow gel food coloring
Instructions
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Preheat oven according to cake mix directions and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions.
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Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full and bake as directed.
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Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
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While cupcakes cool, divide granulated sugar into three small bowls.
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Add a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl, blue to another, and yellow to the third. Stir until evenly colored.
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While cupcakes are still warm, gently roll or sprinkle each cupcake with the colored sugar, layering colors to resemble a snow cone.
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Allow cupcakes to cool completely before serving.
Notes
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Gel food coloring works best for vibrant sugar without making it wet.
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Apply sugar while cupcakes are warm so it sticks easily.
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Clear cupcake liners enhance the snow cone look.
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Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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