Soft, fluffy cupcakes meet sweet, creamy buttercream flavor in every bite! These Easy Buttercream Cupcakes are a fun twist on a classic favorite and use one 6oz pack of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Buttercream Frosting Artificially Flavored Morsels baked right into the batter. Made with a simple cake mix shortcut, these cupcakes are great for birthday parties, celebrations, bake sales, or anytime you want a fun homemade treat.
After baking, top each cupcake with a swirl of buttercream frosting and your favorite sprinkles or decorations for a colorful finishing touch. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, these crowd-pleasing cupcakes make it easy to bring a little extra sweetness to any occasion. One batch makes two dozen cupcakes—plenty.
Ingredients
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Equipment Needed
- Oven
- Mixer
- Muffin Pan
- Paper Cupcake Liners
- Pastry Bag
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven according to instructions on cake mix package. Grease or paper-line 24 muffin cups.
Step 2
Combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs in large mixer bowl. Beat on low speed for 1 minute; scrape downside of bowl with rubber spatula. Beat on high speed for 1 minute. Stir in 3/4 cup of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Buttercream Frosting Artificially Flavored Morsels. Spoon batter into prepared cups, filling 2/3 full.
Step 3
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 4
Frost cupcakes and top with remaining Nestlé® Toll House® Buttercream Frosting Artificially Flavored Morsels. Top with optional sprinkles or other cupcake décor.
Ingredients
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Equipment Needed
- Oven
- Mixer
- Muffin Pan
- Paper Cupcake Liners
- Pastry Bag
Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven according to instructions on cake mix package. Grease or paper-line 24 muffin cups.
Step 2
Combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs in large mixer bowl. Beat on low speed for 1 minute; scrape downside of bowl with rubber spatula. Beat on high speed for 1 minute. Stir in 3/4 cup of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Buttercream Frosting Artificially Flavored Morsels. Spoon batter into prepared cups, filling 2/3 full.
Step 3
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 4
Frost cupcakes and top with remaining Nestlé® Toll House® Buttercream Frosting Artificially Flavored Morsels. Top with optional sprinkles or other cupcake décor.



