Peeps Cupcakes

Step 1

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line cupcake pans with 24 cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, sugar and flour. Mix to combine. Add in water, eggs, vanilla extract and sour cream to the dry ingredients and mix well using an electric mixer. Mix for approximately two minutes.

Step 3

Scoop cupcake batter into cupcake liners. Batter should fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 of the way full.

Step 4

Place cupcakes in oven to bake for 15-20 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on cooling racks.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Mix in sugar and salt, blending well. Add in vanilla extract and whipping cream, and mix on medium for approximately two minutes. Add coloring to desired shade and mix to combine. Frost cooled cupcakes and top with Peeps, sprinkles and candies as desired.