Touchdown Poke Cupcakes

I added a packet of "true lime" to the mix and used margerita jello, then I used pastel green easter sprinkles to decorate the cool whip. I brought them to work for a mid-week "happy hour"

I didn't make quite this recipe, but I used it as a starting point. I substituted raspberry jello and used an eyedropper to squirt it into the holes poked into the top of the cakes (avoiding some of the mess and sticking issues). I then used cream cheese frosting with a center dollop of raspberry pie filling on top instead of the chocolate frosting. They were outrageous!

This turned out to be a huge mess. I poked the holes in the cupcakes with a fork (like it says in the recipe) and a little bit of the jello liquid spilled over to the sides. I chilled them (again, just like it says) and they were stuck to the bottom of the pans. Once I pryed them out, I served what was left of the ones that still looked good. When someone ate one, I noticed that there wasn't even any of the jello stuff in the middle! Basically, it was just a cupcake. And using cool whip for icing is a horrible idea if you're going to set them out to serve because the cool whip gets all nasty after sitting out for an hour. I don't plan on using this recipe again.

I had almost forgotten about these delicious llittle cupcakes until I saw your football idea this week. They are so easy to make, and I guarantee that they will not last long!! Because you use the white cake recipe, it is so versatile! Any flavor or jello will do. They also make nice treats to share with someone. Since they are so light and tasty, I make a double batch, using 2 different flavors of jello. I color the cool whip slightly to match the color of the jello. Pastel sprinkles on top is perfect for Easter or Spring. Enjoy!

If using instant pudding instead, just poke holes in the top of the cup cake and usie a smaller type spoon. Pour the freshly made pudding in the holes and it will set. Then you can wipe off the tops if it's too gloppy or thick on top so you can spread the frosting! Love it!

laurette, i am interested in how you used pudding ,and not jello for the cupcakes?how did you get the pudd. in the cakes?or did you just ice them with the pudd.?

Instead of using Jell-o gelitin, I used Jell-o Instant Chocolate Pudding. It makes the cake really good and the men in my family like it better this way.

I love these cupcakes and so does everyone else they are a must try recipe!!!!

My Grandma and Mom used to make this as a 9x13 cake and I loved it. And I now enjoy your twist on it as cupcakes. Delicious.

The cupcakes went over big with my family. I will try to make them for the big game day for my guests. I'm sure they will like them very much.