Moist Purple Soda Cupcakes - Great for Parties - Cook with Carla

Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites, should be at room temp.
• 1/2 cup plain vegetable oil.
• 1 1/2 cups of your favorite grape soda.
• One box (15.25 oz) of white cake mix.
• One small packet (0.14 oz) of unsweetened grape drink mix powder.
• A few drops (about 4-6) of purple gel food dye.
• 1 cup (2 sticks) of salted butter, let it soften.
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (the pure kind).
• Just a pinch (1/4 teaspoon) of almond extract.
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sift thoroughly.
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of heavy cream.
• Optional: Sparkly purple sugar for decoration.