Sparkling Blue Velvet Cupcakes

(Courtesy of Kraft)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (2 layer size) white cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) cheesecake flavor instant pudding mix
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. royal blue paste food color
1/8 tsp. violet paste food color
1 tub (10.6 oz.) cream cheese whipped frosting, thawed
1/2 c. fresh blueberries
2 pkgs. (0.33 oz. each) strawberry pop rocks candy

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. 

Prepare cake batter as directed on package.  Add dry pudding mix, cocoa powder and food colors; mix well.  Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin pan cups.

Bake 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean.  Cool cupcakes in pans for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.  Cool completely.

Pipe or spread frosting onto cupcakes.  Garnish 12 cupcakes with blueberries and remaining cupcakes with candy.

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