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Pepsi Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

These delightful Pepsi Cupcakes blend the fizzy sweetness of Pepsi with rich chocolate flavors, topped with a cloud-like vanilla buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 20 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix
  • 12 ounces Pepsi cola, room temperature
Buttercream Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles, optional garnish For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 standard muffin pans with 20 cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry chocolate cake mix with the room temperature Pepsi cola, beating the mixture using an electric mixer on medium low speed until smooth.
Baking
  1. Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with the batter and bake for 20-23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. After baking, cool completely on a wire rack.
Vanilla Buttercream
  1. Whisk the room temperature butter in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt until smooth.
Frosting and Serving
  1. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the buttercream and optionally add sprinkles.

Notes

Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Unfrosted cupcakes can also be frozen for up to three months. For an extra boost of flavor, add espresso powder to the cake mix. Variations in frosting flavor can include almond or coconut extracts.