Name: Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box; 20 strawberries, trimmed; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened; 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, divided; ¼ cup lemonade or freshly squeezed lemon juice; 4 drops red food coloring; Lemon Slices, for garnish; Strawberry slices, for garnish

Description

This recipe, “Pink Lemonade Cupcakes,” is a refreshing and vibrant treat that combines the classic flavors of lemonade and strawberries in a fun and beautiful cupcake form

Ingredients

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1 box white cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
20 strawberries, trimmed
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar, divided
¼ cup lemonade or freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 drops red food coloring
Lemon Slices, for garnish
Strawberry slices, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two muffin tins with 20 cupcake liners.
Prepare Cake Batter: In a large bowl, prepare the cake batter according to the package directions.
Fill Liners and Add Strawberries: Pour the batter into the prepared liners, then place a trimmed strawberry into the center of each.
Bake: Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
Cool: Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Make Lemonade Frosting: Meanwhile, make the lemonade frosting. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the softened butter and half of the powdered sugar until smooth.
Add Lemonade and Remaining Sugar: Beat in the lemonade and the rest of the powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Food Coloring: Stir in enough red food coloring to make the frosting pink (4 drops worked well in the original recipe).
Frost Cupcakes: Using a large star tip, pipe the cooled cupcakes with the pink lemonade frosting.
Garnish: Garnish with a lemon slice, a strawberry slice, and a decorative straw (optional).
Serve: Enjoy!