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How to Make a Small Batch of Cupcakes


How many times have you had the craving for just a cupcake or two? A small batch of cupcakes?  You searched the pantry but all you had on hand was a box cake mix and you didn’t want to bake the entire box of cupcakes?

Craving cupcakes but don't want to make two dozen? Check out how easy it is to make a small batch of cupcakes from a box mix!

I know it’s happened to me in the past, more times than I’d like to admit. While I love the sight of a platter of tasty cupcakes in my kitchen, I really don’t need to bake that many cupcakes for a household of two. Especially when I’m trying to eat healthier and limit my intake of sugary foods. No, I definitely don’t need two dozen cupcakes sitting around my house tempting my hubby and I to gobble them up!

Craving cupcakes but don't want to make two dozen? Check out how easy it is to make a small batch of cupcakes from a box mix!

What if I told you there was a way to make a small batch of cupcakes from a cake mix? It’s true! I’m telling you, when I discovered I could make a half dozen cupcakes out of a box cake mix it changed my life! Six yummy cupcakes is more than enough for just my husband and me. I love that I don’t have a bunch of extra cupcakes sitting around calling my name for days, too. Not to mention it’s oh-so-easy to make us a small batch of cupcakes.

Craving cupcakes but don't want to make two dozen? Check out how easy it is to make a small batch of cupcakes from a box mix!

Small Batch of Cupcakes Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cake mix (any flavor)
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 T. water
  • 1/8 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • frosting of choice

Cupcake Recipe directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 6 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine all recipe ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well with a hand mixer for two minutes.
  3. Divide batter evenly into the 6 lined muffin cups.
  4. Bake cupcakes 15-20 minutes until slightly brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Let cool and frost with your favorite frosting. Enjoy!

Note: While this recipe calls for baking in an oven, I actually used my cupcake maker to make this small batch of cupcakes. They were ready in just 5 minutes and came out springy and moist. Of course cooking in the oven is just as good, but I wanted you to know just in case you have a cupcake maker you’d like to use!

Craving cupcakes but don't want to make two dozen? Check out how easy it is to make a small batch of cupcakes from a box mix!

Now you can enjoy a delicious cupcake or two without all the temptation and guilt that often comes with baking the whole box. I keep my cake mix in a ziplock bag stored in the box so it’s ready for the next small batch of cupcakes. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my hubby have and it helps you enjoy a tasty treat without overindulging. Scroll down to print out the recipe!

Craving cupcakes but don't want to make two dozen? Check out how easy it is to make a small batch of cupcakes from a box mix!

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How to Make a Small Batch of Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake mix any flavor
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 T. water
  • 1/8 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • frosting of choice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 6 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
  • Combine all recipe ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well with a hand mixer for two minutes.
  • Divide batter evenly into the 6 lined muffin cups.
  • Bake cupcakes 15-20 minutes until slightly brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool and frost with your favorite frosting. Enjoy!
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Comments

  1. Carolyn Suchecki says

    February 16, 2018 at 14:38

    Thanks so much for sharing! Two dozen are just too many when it’s just hubby and I. Love this!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      February 17, 2018 at 10:37

      I’m so glad you found this useful, Carolyn. Thank you for checking it out!

      Reply
  2. Jean says

    February 16, 2018 at 20:42

    Just like you we don’t need all those cupcakes sitting on the counter. Too much temptation! Thank you so much for sharing. Also helps me when some of the grandkids pop in and want a treat.

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      February 17, 2018 at 10:37

      You’re welcome! So glad you could use this recipe!

      Reply

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