I haven't tried this recipe yet, but it sounds delicious! I've also added the recipe for three different frostings.
Donut Cupcake
1 box yellow cake mix1 (4-oz.) pkg vanilla instant pudding mix (powder only)
1/4 c mashed potatoes (instant works)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 c milk
Mix together all ingredients until well combined. Fill paper liners 3/4 full.
Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting suggestions:
Caramel Cream
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
Caramel Cream
4 T butter
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c dark brown sugar
2-3 T whole milk
1 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
*You're going to want to use a wooden spoon with this. If you have a steel pot/pan, use that - basically, preferably not non-stick. But use what you have. :)
Place butter and brown sugars in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir and cook the mixture until it comes to a boil.
Add milk and bring the mixture back to a boil, stirring constantly.
Remove pan from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.
Allow cupcakes to cool slightly before frosting. Frosting will harden when cooled completely.
Vanilla Buttercream
1 stick butter, room temperature (NOT melted!)
3-3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3-4 T milk or cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Place butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. Stop beating before adding sugar to avoid a large mess.
Add sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract. Beat frosting starting on slow, increasing your speed until frosting is nice and creamy. Add up to 1 more T milk or cream if frosting is too thick.
Chocolate Buttercream
1 stick butter, room temperature
1/3 c cocoa
3-3/4 c powdered sugar, sifted
304 T milk or cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Beat butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. Stop mixer before adding cocoa to avoid a large mess.
Add cocoa, sugar, 3 T milk or cream, and vanilla extract. Beat frosting starting on slow speed and add up to 1 more T milk or cream is frosting is too thick.
