These Fresh Cherry Cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate cherry season. Made easy with a cake mix and the addition of mint infused sugar, these bite sized treats are perfect for picnics, potlucks, and parties!
Preheat the oven. Place cupcake liners in the mini muffin pans.
Make the mint sugar by pulsing mint and sugar in a food process until fine. Set aside.
Make the batter. Combine the cake mix, gelatin, eggs, milk, mint sugar, oil, and flour. Mix on low for 1 minute. Do not over mix. Fold in cherries and add to cupcake liners.
Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool completely.
Make the frosting.
Cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gently fold in the chopped cherries. Store in the fridge until ready to frost the cupcakes.
When ready, frost the cupcakes and store in the fridge until ready to enjoy! Garnish with fresh mint of sprinkles if desired.
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