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Home » Cupcake Recipes » Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes #buy2get2

Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes #buy2get2

Published: Jan 14, 2016 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes

Disclosure: I’m sharing #buy2get2 in my life Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes as part of a Skittles® and Dollar General sponsored series for Socialstars™. All opinions are my own.

If you're a football fan then you know the big game is almost here. All around the country fans will be gathering to eat good food and cheer on their favorite team. Brighten up the day with these Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes.

Cheer on your favorite football team with these Skittles Game Day Cupcakes via flouronmyface.com

If you are planning a big game day celebration then you need to head over to the nearest Dollar General Store and pick up some Skittles® candy so you can make these Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes.

Skittles Game Day Cupcakes will brighten up your game day celebration via flouronmyface.com

If your favorite teams color happen to be the same as some of the bright rainbow colors of Skittles® candy then you could make this game day cupcake display to match your team colors.

Or you could do as I have and make a fun rainbow-hued football shaped cupcake display.

Game Day Dessert ideas via flouronmyface.com

These bright and fun Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes will put a smile on everyone's face on game day.

There is something about the rainbow colors of Skittles® candy that brightens the day and makes me happy.

What is your favorite color of Skittles® candy? 

How to Make Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 41 oz bag Skittles® Candy
  • 1 envelope purple cake mix plus ingredients to make
  • 1 envelope orange cake mix plus ingredients to make
  • 1 envelope red cake mix plus ingredients to make
  • 1 envelope green cake mix plus ingredients to make
  • 1 envelope yellow cake mix plus ingredients to make
  • white cupcake papers

Directions

  1. Prepare each color of cake mix as directed on the package.
  2. Line a cupcake pan with the white cupcake liners.
  3. Fill each cupcake liner ¾ full.
  4. Bake as directed on the package.
  5. Allow to cool completely.
  6. While the cupcakes are cooling prepare the buttercream frosting.

Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of softened butter
  • 5-6 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Beat the butter in a large bowl with a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer until lump-free, about 3 minutes.
  2. Slowly add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating in between each cup.
  3. After the first cup of powdered sugar add the almond extract to the bowl then continue adding powdered sugar.
  4. After the fifth cup of powdered sugar check the consistency of the buttercream frosting. If it has thickened to the consistency of peanut butter then you can skip the last cup of powdered sugar.
  5. Once all the powdered sugar has been mixed into the butter add the heavy whipping cream to the bowl.
  6. Beat on high for 3-5 minutes or until the frosting is thick and fluffy.

How to decorate the Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes

  1. Using a butter knife or a small spatula spread about 2 tablespoons of frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
  2. As each cupcake is frosted add a row of five corresponding colored Skittles® candies down the center of each cupcake.
  3. Use red Skittles® for the red cupcakes and so on.
  4. On the dessert table arrange 36 cupcakes into the shape of a large football.
  5. Arrange the remaining cupcakes around the football cupcakes on the table.
  6. Fill a candy dish with the remaining Skittles® candy.

Skittles® Game Day Cupcakes

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Make fun and colorful cupcakes for your next foot ball game party.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 60 Servings
Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients  

Cupcakes

  • 41 oz bag Skittles® Candy
  • 1 envelope purple cake mix plus ingredients to make
  • 1 envelope orange cake mix plus ingredients to make
  • 1 envelope red cake mix plus ingredients to make
  • 1 envelope green cake mix plus ingredients to make
  • 1 envelope yellow cake mix plus ingredients to make

Buttercream Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 5-6 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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Instructions 

How to make the cupcakes

  • Prepare each color of cake mix as directed on the package.
  • Line a cupcake pan with the white cupcake liners.
  • Fill each cupcake liner ¾ full.
  • Bake as directed on the package.
  • Allow to cool completely. While the cupcakes are cooling prepare the buttercream frosting.

Make the Buttercream Frosting

  • Beat the butter in a large bowl with a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer until lump-free, about 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating in between each cup.
  • After the first cup of powdered sugar add the almond extract to the bowl then continue adding powdered sugar.
  • After the fifth cup of powdered sugar check the consistency of the buttercream frosting. If it has thickened to the consistency of peanut butter then you can skip the last cup of powdered sugar.
  • Once all the powdered sugar has been mixed into the butter add the heavy whipping cream to the bowl.
  • Beat on high for 3-5 minutes or until the frosting is thick and fluffy.

How to Decorate the Cupcakes

  • Using a butter knife or a small spatula spread about 2 tablespoons of frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
  • As each cupcake is frosted add a row of five corresponding colored Skittles® candies down the center of each cupcake. Use red Skittles for the red cupcakes and so on.
  • On the dessert table arrange 36 cupcakes into the shape of a large football.
  • Arrange the remaining cupcakes around the football cupcakes on the table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cupcake | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Beth

    January 09, 2023 at 10:58 am

    LOVE this idea Arenen! We will be featuring you starting Wednesday at the Creative Crafts Linky Party! Pinned and shared
    Creatively, Beth

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