Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1/2 Cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 Cup water
  • 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 Cup fresh raspberries (washed and dried)
  • 3 Cups powdered sugar
  • 1 stick butter (unsalted, softened)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to directions on back of cake mix box. Mix cake mix with the water, oil, eggs and almond extract. With a handheld mixer on medium speed, mix ingredients for 2 minutes, scrapping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Cook cupcakes to directions on back of the box. Let cool completely on wired rack.
  • Make the buttercream while cupcakes are cooling. Place butter in a bowl, and using a hand mixer whip until smooth, 30 seconds. Add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time until mixed in. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and whip on medium speed until smooth, light and fluffy, 3 minutes. Frost cupcakes, serve and enjoy!