Name: Grape Soda Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 cup grape soda (not diet); 1/4 cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free alternative); 1/4 cup neutral oil (like sunflower or canola); 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; Purple gel food coloring (optional); 1/2 cup butter or vegan butter, softened; 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar; 2 tbsp grape soda; 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; Purple food coloring (optional)

Description

Fluffy and fruity grape soda cupcakes made with real grape soda and topped with a light grape-infused frosting. A fun, colorful treat perfect for parties or nostalgic cravings.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup grape soda (not diet)

1/4 cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)

1/4 cup neutral oil (like sunflower or canola)

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Purple gel food coloring (optional)

1/2 cup butter or vegan butter, softened

1 3/4 cups powdered sugar

2 tbsp grape soda

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Purple food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
In a separate bowl, mix the grape soda, yogurt, oil, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Add food coloring if using.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.
Add powdered sugar, grape soda, vanilla, salt, and optional food coloring. Beat until light and fluffy.
Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles or grape candies if desired.

Notes

Use regular (not diet) grape soda for best flavor and texture.

Swap in vegan yogurt and vegan butter for a fully plant-based version.

Try with orange or strawberry soda for different fruity variations.

Fill the centers with grape jam for a surprise filling.

Leave out the food coloring for a more natural appearance.

For mini cupcakes, reduce baking time to 10–12 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 210
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg