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Lucky Charms Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

Course Cupcakes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 cupcakes
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

For Lucky Charms Cupcakes:

  • 1 box funfetti cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 1 c. Lucky Charms cereal marshmallows

For Marshmallow Frosting:

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

For cupcakes:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, and oil.
  • Line two regular-sized muffin pans with paper liners.
  • Fill muffin cups 1/2 full.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and the tops of cupcakes spring back when pressed with a finger.
  • Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Using a small spoon or knife, scoop a 1-inch ball out of the center of each cupcake. Discard the scooped cake balls, or repurpose (make cake balls!).
  • Fill each cavity evenly with Lucky Charms marshmallows.

For frosting:

  • Combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heat-proof bowl, ideally your mixing bowl.
  • Place over top of a large saucepan of simmering water, and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the egg whites are warm to the touch.
  • Immediately remove the bowl from heat, and place in your stand mixer. Start beating the egg white mixture slowly at first, but gradually increase speed to high.
  • Beat for 6-7 minutes, or until glossy and thick.
  • Add vanilla, and beat until combined.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Enjoy!