Yes… I’m giving you a recipe for “from the box” cupcakes.
My neighbor makes these delicious gluten-free cupcakes with a box mix. You’d think they were from the bakery, they taste so great! So, since I’m all about easy-peasy, I thought I’d share for all you gluten-free peeps!
The mix:
Get the King Arthur gluten-free yellow cake mix. It looks like this:
The recipe is on the box, but my friend suggests you also add 1 tbsp. of vanilla directly to the cake batter.
She said you can either use Pillsbury frosting (Put entire contents into a bowl and whip using a hand mixer until fluffy.)
OR… here is a simple homemade frosting recipe:
1 cup butter (soft, room temperature)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp or more of whipping cream.
Whip butter until light (until it turns light yellow). Add powdered sugar and whip for another couple minutes. Add vanilla and whipping cream. Use sprinkles and decorations as you’d like.
She also wrote this amazingly adorable little poem and hand-delivered with bags of treats for the kids. I had to share what she wrote, in case you’d like to share with those you love! (I’m not even kidding… this girl is missing her calling writing for Hallmark.)
Here’s what she wrote:
On Valentine’s Day,
And the whole year through,
Nothing feels better,
Than having a friend like YOU!
For the times we get to laugh,
And the times we get to play,
I’m thankful for your friendship,
And there’s something I’d like to say.
So here’s a treat for YOU!
You’ve been HUGGED & KISSED by me.
Now there’s something you must do.
No need to make a copy,
No need to spread the cheer.
Only one thing you need to do today,
And I’ll make it very clear.
Just hear my words of KINDNESS.
And feel it in your heart,
Our friendship is a GIFT from GOD,
I loved you from the start!
You are awesome! You are great!
What more is there to say?
I love you very much dear friend,
Happy Valentine’s Day!
There it is. Hope you enjoy spreading some cheer to those you LUV this Valentine’s Day. Thank you Lisa for this incredibly thoughtful gift to our family. Your thoughtfulness and creativity never ceases to amaze me.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
<3, Bec
