Just 2-ingredients, cake mix and diet soda, bake up a light and delicious low calorie sweet treat. I look forward to going through Betty Crocker's repertory of cake mix flavors and trying different sodas like orange, lemon-lime, cherry, berry and any other interesting flavors on the shelf.
1Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix (15.25 ounces)
1can(12 ounces) Diet 7-Up
Optional Icing:
¼cupSwerve confectioner's sugar
1tablespoonLimoncello liquer (or lemon juice)
1tablespoonmelted butter
½tablespoonlow-fat milk
½teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Heat the oven to 350F degrees. Line cupcake or muffin tins with paper liners. (I was able to make 20 cupcakes.)
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and soda. It will bubble up but then settle down as you continue to stir it. With a spoon, ladle or ice cream scoop divide the batter evenly among the cups.
Bake for 14 to 19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and cool the cupcakes in pan(s) for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely, about 1 hour. Enjoy plain or top with optional icing.
Optional Icing:
Mix together all the ingredients (confectioner's sugar, Limoncello, butter, milk and vanilla) in a small bowl.
When cupcakes are cool, lightly "butter" or spread each one with icing. (Alternatively use your favorite prepared icing - be sure to adjust the WW points accordingly.) Decorate with sprinkles, fruit, ground nuts or just serve plain.
Recipe Notes
If you make and want to freeze these cupcakes, a good tip is to freeze them in a single layer first.Once solidly frozen, you can place the cupcakes in plastic bags or layer them in a tupperware. This way you'll avoid any cakes sticking together.Feel free to add 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, orange zest or substitute ¼ teaspoon of almond extract for the vanilla.Serving size: 1 plain cupcake (without icing)Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.4*SmartPoints (Green plan)4*SmartPoints (Blue plan)4*SmartPoints (Purple plan)2*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Skinny 2-Ingredient 7-Up Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving (1 plain cupcake)
Calories 80Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 0g0%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.