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Cherry Limeade Cupcakes

Try these amazing cupcakes! Cherry limeade cupcakes are easy but delicious. They are packed with flavor and are perfect for any Summer Party.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cool
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 192 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Cupcakes:
  • 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients needed based on the box instructions
  • 1 oz box lime jello mix
  • 1 cup water
  • Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp cherry extract
  • red gel food coloring

Instructions

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  1. Bake the cupcakes based on the box instructions. 
  2. Allow the cupcakes to cool for 10-15 minutes. 
  3. Poke the cupcakes with a fork multiples times ensuring that you go to the bottom of the cupcakes. 
  4. Boil the 1 cup of water in a separate pan. 
  5. Dissolve the jello mix in the boiling water. 
  6. Spoon the jello mixture over the cupcakes evenly. 
  7. Refrigerate the cupcakes until the jello is set.  
  8. Now for the Cherry Frosting Directions:
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. If ready scoop the frosting into a pastry bag with a large tip.
  12. Twist the open end of the pastry bag to push the frosting to the tip.
  13. Start the frosting on the outside edge of the cupcake working to the center of the cupcake.
  14. Place a small wedge of fresh lime on the center of the cupcake.

Notes

  • If you love cherry limeades as much as my family then I know you will love this fun recipe.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192

% 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.