Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Pink lemonade is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century and is typically made by adding red food coloring or fruit juices to regular lemonade.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 68 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 18 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 8 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Pink lemonade drink mix
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 5 drop Pink food coloring
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and pink lemonade drink mix.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Stir in the pink food coloring until well combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.