Firecracker Cupcakes

Instructions

1. Prepare batter according to package directions.
2. In a small bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups batter and blue food coloring. In another bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups batter and red food coloring. Leave remaining batter plain.
3. Fill paper-lined muffin cups with 2 tablespoons red batter, 2 tablespoons plain batter and 2 tablespoons blue batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
4. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with vanilla frosting a few drops of red food coloring and blue food coloring; Makes 1 1/2 dozen. using grass tip #233.