Description
Delicious and refreshing cupcakes inspired by the flavors of pink lemonade, perfect for any summertime gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pink lemonade concentrate
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon pink lemonade concentrate
- Lemon slices and sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix together the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and pink lemonade concentrate until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of a cupcake.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely in the pan before removing them.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, pink lemonade concentrate, and milk until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream frosting using a spatula or piping bag.
- Garnish with lemon slices and sprinkles, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
These cupcakes can be paired with iced tea or refreshing pink lemonade. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, pink lemonade, dessert, summer treats, baking