Mardi Gras Cupcakes

By barbsjustagirl

Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake equals 301 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 218 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 3 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons each lemon, lime and grape gelatin powder
• 1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
• Purple, green and yellow sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

* In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, oil, sugar and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Divide evenly among three bowls.
* Stir one flavor of gelatin powder into each bowl until blended. Fill paper-lined muffin cups with 2 tablespoons of each flavored batter.
* Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting. Decorate with sprinkles. Y