Cherry Limeade Cupcakes
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Cherry Limeade Cupcakes
Description
This recipe starts with a white cake mix combined with lime-flavored gelatin to produce cupcakes that have a moist texture and a distinctive lime taste. Baking follows standard box instructions, after which the tops are poked to allow lime gelatin dissolved in boiling water to soak in, adding moisture and a bright citrus note. Chilling the cupcakes helps the gelatin set, giving an added layer of flavor and slight texture contrast under the frosting.
The frosting is a buttercream made by creaming softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy, then flavored with cherry extract and tinted with red gel food coloring. The frosting’s sweet cherry flavor complements the lime in the cake, creating a balanced, tart-sweet combination. This layered flavor approach results in cupcakes that stand out from typical boxed cake cupcakes, offering a festive and fun dessert suitable for gatherings and celebrations.
This treat can be enjoyed chilled to keep the gelatin layer firm and the frosting stable. The recipe can be adjusted for intensity by varying the gelatin or cherry extract amounts based on taste preference.
Ingredients
- Cupcakes:
- 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients needed based on the box instructions
- 1 oz box lime gelatin mix
- 1 cup water
- Frosting:
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp cherry extract
- red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes based on the box instructions.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Poke the cupcakes with a fork multiples times ensuring that you go to the bottom of the cupcakes.
- Boil the 1 cup of water in a separate pan.
- Dissolve the jello mix in the boiling water.
- Spoon the jello mixture over the cupcakes evenly.
- Refrigerate the cupcakes until the jello is set.
- Now for the Cherry Frosting Directions:
- Cream the butter and powder sugar until it looks light and creamy. If it doesn't cream add several drops of the heavy whipping cream until it creams.
- Add the cherry extract. Stir to mix well. Add red gel food coloring. Stir to mix well. Test to see if the frosting can form and hold a stiff peak by taking a spoonful of frosting and turning the spoon upside down. If the frosting stays on the spoon it is ready if not then.... Add more powder sugar 1/2 C at a time.... mix well.
- If ready scoop the frosting into a pastry bag with a large tip.
- Twist the open end of the pastry bag to push the frosting to the tip.
- Start the frosting on the outside edge of the cupcake working to the center of the cupcake.
- Place a small wedge of fresh lime on the center of the cupcake.
Notes
- Use quality white cake mix and follow box instructions for best texture.
- Soaking cupcakes with lime gelatin adds moistness and intensifies lime flavor.
- Chill cupcakes after adding gelatin to allow it to set properly before frosting.
- The cherry frosting can be adjusted in color and flavor by varying gel food coloring and extract amounts.
- These cupcakes are ideal served chilled to maintain the gelatin layer's texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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