Someone out there has to make these cupcakes & let me know how they taste.... they look so good. I found the recipe on the blog Confections of a Foodie Bride.
1 1/8 cup (9 oz) frozen Pink Lemonade Concentrate, thawed*
White cake mix (yes, the boxed stuff)
3 egg whites
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Non-stick spray
1 recipe Lemon Buttercream Icing (recipe follows)
* For a less tart cupcake (and these babies do pack a punch), try reducing the amount of pink lemonade. 3/8 cup water and 3/4 cup pink lemonade will cut the tartness.
In a stand mixer, add the cake mix, egg whites, vegetable oil, and the pink lemonade concentrate. Mix on low for about 30 seconds and then increase to medium speed for 90 seconds (the batter will still be a bit lumpy; take care not to overmix so you don’t end up with dry cupcakes).
Spray each cupcake liner with the non-stick spray and spoon the batter into a prepared muffin pan (fill the cups between 2/3 and 3/4 full). Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick registers “done” in the center cupcake. Remove the pan from the oven and cook 5 minutes. Remove the cupcakes and cool completely on a baking rack.
Once the cupcakes have cooled, make the icing and ice the cupcakes. Lemon Buttercream Icing 3 cups + 3 Tbsp confectioner’s sugar 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature 1/8 tsp salt 2 Tbsp lemon juice Red food color (to color icing and sugar, optional) 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional)
Add the butter, confectioner’s sugar, salt, lemon juice, and food coloring (if using) to the stand mixer and mix on low using the paddle attachment until combined. Turn the speed to med-high until the icing is fluffy and uniformly pink. Add the icing to a pastry bag fitted with a 2D tip and ice the cupcakes.
Optional - Add the sugar and a couple drops of the food coloring to a food processor. Process until the sugar turns pink. Spread the sugar onto a plate and let dry for 15 minutes. Sprinkle onto freshly-iced cupcakes.
Source: Adapted from Wilton
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4 comments:
Hi, I prepared the strawberries cupcakes you posted a while ago and those were super yummy!! Everybody at work loved them and the only reason I don't prepare more is because I became addicted to the frosting!!!
Sandra
They look so fun! I love the look of cakes and cupcakes but ironically I don't actually enjoy cake. Strange, I know!
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