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Grape Crush Cupcakes Recipe: A Sweet and Fruity Delight

Grape Crush Cupcakes Recipe

These Grape Crush Cupcakes are a vibrant twist on a classic treat—moist vanilla cupcakes infused with bold grape flavor, topped with fluffy grape frosting and crushed grape candy. Bursting with fruity sweetness and stunning in color, they’re as delicious as they are beautiful—perfect for parties, kids, or anyone craving a fun and flavorful dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 Cupcakes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup grape juice reduced or concentrated for stronger flavor
  • 1 tsp grape extract or flavoring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • Purple gel food coloring optional

For the Grape Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp grape juice
  • ½ tsp grape extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • Purple gel food coloring optional
  • Crushed grape candy for topping

Instructions
 

For the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  • Add Eggs and Flavoring: Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in grape juice, grape extract, and vanilla extract.
  • Add Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk. Stir until just combined. Add food coloring if desired.
  • Fill Liners: Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full.
  • Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting:

  • Beat Butter: In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Add Sugar and Flavoring: Gradually mix in powdered sugar, grape juice, grape extract, and a pinch of salt.
  • Color and Fluff: Add food coloring (optional) and beat until frosting is fluffy and smooth.
  • Frost: Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes and top with crushed grape candy for extra texture and flair.