This easy Kool-Aid cake or cupcake recipe is delicious, and the best part is you can use any flavor you like.
You can choose colors or flavors to match a holiday, season, or personal preference. Think of it like adding pudding mix to a cake batter — simple and effective.
The fun is experimenting with different flavor combinations. You can layer cakes, add a flavored center, or top a cake with a contrasting Kool-Aid frosting. The process takes about the same time as making any standard boxed cake or cupcakes.
This is a great recipe for kids to help with, and it’s easy to make colorful swirls or mix flavors for extra fun. It’s a fast, summery dessert that’s perfect for backyard gatherings, school events, or just a weekend treat.
Kool-Aid Cake or Cupcakes Recipe
If you try it, let me know which flavors you used and how it turned out. We always have fun making these — they’re bright, flavorful, and easy to adapt.
For more dessert ideas, see my Desserts Index on the site.
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Kool-Aid Cake or Cupcake Recipe
Nicole Cook
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10 mins
18 mins
28 mins
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 pkg. 2-layer size white or yellow cake mix
- 0.15 ounce Kool-Aid (any flavor unsweetened drink mix)
For the Frosting:
- 16 ounce white frosting (complementary flavor)
- 0.15 ounce Kool-Aid (any flavor unsweetened drink mix)
Instructions
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Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the box.
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When you are ready to beat the batter, add the Kool-Aid packet (0.15 oz) and mix until fully incorporated.
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Bake as directed on the cake mix box.
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Allow the cake or cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
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For Kool-Aid frosting, buy white icing and stir one 0.15 oz packet of Kool-Aid unsweetened drink mix into the entire canister. Mix thoroughly, then frost.
Nutrition Facts
Carbohydrates: 31 g |
Protein: 1 g |
Fat: 4 g |
Saturated Fat: 1 g |
Sugar: 22 g
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