Delicious and vibrant cupcakes with a delightful grape soda flavor, topped with creamy buttercream frosting and a sparkling finish.

4 egg whites (room temperature)

½ cup vegetable oil

1½ cup grape soda (I used Grape Crush brand)

15.25 ounces white cake mix (I used Pilsbury brand)

0.14 ounce packet unsweetened grape flavored drink mix (I used Kool-Aid brand)

4–6 drops purple gel food color (I used Sunny Side Up Bakery brand, Regal Purple)

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter (softened)

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon pure almond extract

4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

2–3 tablespoons heavy cream

4–6 drops purple gel food coloring (I used Sunny Side Up Bakery brand, Regal Purple)

Purple sparkling sugar (optional garnish, you can also use purple sanding sugar)

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add vegetable oil, grape soda, white cake mix, grape drink mix, and purple food color. Mix until well combined. Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Mix until creamy. Add purple food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved.
Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes in a decorative swirl.
Sprinkle purple sparkling sugar on top of the frosted cupcakes for a sparkly finish.
Serve and enjoy your delightful Grape Soda Cupcakes with a burst of grape flavor in every bite!

Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for better mixing.

Choose a quality grape soda for a stronger flavor.

Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant and intense purple hue.

Optional: Experiment with different colored sparkling sugar for a custom look.