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Cupcakes
1 (15.25- to 16.5-ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, melted
3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1 (1-ounce) bottle red food color
Water, as directed on package
Frosting
2/3 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 to 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Half & Half
Decorations
Decorator sprinkles
STEP 1
Combine cake mix, melted butter, eggs, red food color and water in bowl. Beat at low speed 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
STEP 2
Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper or foil baking cups into 48 mini or 24 regular muffin cups; set aside.
STEP 3
Fill prepared cups 2/3 full. Bake 12-16 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
STEP 4
Place 2/3 cup butter into bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Continue beating, gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla, salt and enough half & half for desired spreading consistency. Pipe or frost onto cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with decorator sprinkles.
Variation: Red Velvet Layer Cake: Substitute 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans for muffin pan cups. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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