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Blue Goo Cupcakes
Yield: Makes 24 cupcakes
Ingredients:
1
package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare mix

Blue food coloring

1
package (6 ounces) blue gelatin

Blue decorator icing



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 24 standard (2-1/2-inch) muffin pan cups with paper liners.

2.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Add 6 drops blue food coloring to batter; adjust color as desired. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake according to package directions. Cool cupcakes in pans on wire racks 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

3.
Meanwhile, combine gelatin and 1-1/3 cups boiling water in small bowl. Stir mixture 3 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Freeze mixture 40 minutes, stirring often, or until partially set.

4.
Pipe ring of blue icing around edge of each cupcake. Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon gelatin mixture onto each cupcake.


Tip: For a firm texture, or in extreme heat, chill until serving time. For a runny "blob" consistency, serve at room temperature.



This recipe appears in: Cupcakes