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Pink Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe

 If summer were a cupcake, it would be a Pink Lemonade Cupcake! Made from scratch with fresh lemon flavor and a smooth frosting, these cupcakes make summer fun last all year old. Don't forget the snazzy garnishes!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:
  • 5 large egg whites
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • 1 lemon zested
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate thawed
For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons frozen pink lemonade concentrate thawed
For Garnish:
  • Sprinkles
  • 24 Lemon wedges

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:
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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites, milk and lemon zest. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Add in the cake flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until combined.
  4. Add the egg mixture and beat on high for 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly add the pink lemonade. Beat another 2 minutes until fluffy.
  6. Drop the batter into cupcake tins with liners (about 2/3 full). Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
  7. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
  1. Beat butter for 4 minutes with whisk attachment on an electric mixer. You want the butter to be smooth and pale in color.
  2. Add powdered sugar and pink lemonade. Beat an additional 3-5 minutes, until smooth and fluffy (scrape down sides of bowl as needed).
  3. Add food coloring if desired.
  4. Pipe onto cupcakes (I used an open tip) and add sprinkles immediately.

Notes

  • When ready to serve, insert small lemon wedges and a small piece of paper straw if desired.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cupcake Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 37g (74%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cupcake
Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 37g 74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.