Pink Lemonade Cupcakes topped with pink lemonade frosting are a must make for lemonade lovers! They start with a cake mix so it’s a really easy recipe.
I love a cupcake recipe that starts with a box of cake mix. That means that it’s not only going to be super easy to make, but it’s going to be delicious because when has a cake mix ever failed you?
These are cupcakes flavored with frozen pink lemonade concentrate and then they’re topped with pink lemonade frosting!
Definitely a must make for lemonade fans!
Ingredients
- White cake mix – use your favorite brand of cake mix.
- Egg whites – using egg whites makes for light, fluffy cupcakes.
- Frozen pink lemonade concentrate
- Vegetable oil
- Pink food coloring – if you are against food coloring, you can leave it out. The pink lemonade concentrate should give them a slight pink tint.
- Powdered sugar – this is for the frosting. You want to use powdered sugar so that you get a really smooth, creamy frosting.
- Butter – make sure your butter is soft before you begin making the frosting.
- Lemon candies – optional but they do make the cupcakes really cute.
How To Make Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
- Make batter. Beat cake mix, egg whites, water, ⅓ cup concentrate, oil, and a few drops of food coloring in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Transfer. Spoon batter evenly into paper lined muffin cups.
- Bake. Bake at 350F for 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.
- Cool. Cool completely on wire rack before frosting.
- Make frosting. Beat sugar, butter, and remaining ¼ cup concentrate in medium bowl with mixer at medium speed. Beat in a few drops food coloring.
- Decorate. Frost cupcakes and decorate with lemon candy.
How Long Are They Good For?
These cupcakes will be good for up to 5 days. Make sure to store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Can You Freeze Them?
You can freeze the unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months. I would wrap them tightly with plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer ziploc bag.
When you are ready to serve them, let them sit at room temperature for several hours until defrosted. Then frost and serve!
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- Cherry Coke Cupcakes
- Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
- Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
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Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
Pink Lemonade Cupcakes topped with pink lemonade frosting are a must make for lemonade lovers! They start with a cake mix so it's a really easy recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 package (18 ounces) white cake mix
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup of water
- ⅓ cup plus ¼ cup of frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- pink food coloring
- 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup butter, softened
- lemon candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
- Beat cake mix, egg whites, water, ⅓ cup concentrate, oil, and a few drops of food coloring in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack before frosting.
- To make frosting, beat sugar, butter, and remaining ¼ cup concentrate in medium bowl with mixer at medium speed. Beat in a few drops food coloring. Frost cupcakes and decorate with lemon candy.
Amber says
Hi I’m in Australia and have never seen lemonade concentrate overhere is there something else we can use?? Do you know if it is similar to cordial??
amanda says
The lemonade concentrate over here is frozen and comes in little cans, like with the frozen juices – do you guys have that? I don’t think it’s like cordial but maybe a powdered lemonade mix would work if you didn’t add the full amount of water.
Eliana says
They look incredible Amanda. Love the bright pink color.
.-= Eliana´s last blog ..Honey Vanilla Pound Cake =-.
Rachel says
Ahh, nut cups! Awesome, thank you! Found them on a couple of UK baking websites now. :D
Kelly says
Those are so cute! They look too good to eat!
Alicia says
Those are super cute! Makes me think of summer! And those cute little lemonade stand cupcakes kids have!
Rachel says
Sooo pretty!! I love the muffin cups you’ve used, but I’ve never seen anything like them in the UK, only the normal crinkled paper ones. Could you tell me if they have a special name, or where you bought yours in the US?
Thank you! :)
amanda says
Thank you! The cups are called nut cups and they aren’t technically approved for baking but I’ve never had trouble with them and I know a lot of bakers who use them. You can order them here: http://www.bakeitpretty.com/item_833/Paper-Portion-Cups-in-3-Sizes.htm They’re out of the standard size (what I used) right now but I’m sure they’ll get them in stock soon. I buy mine at a craft store called Michael’s, do ya’ll have anything similar?
megan says
these look so good. And i’m not against cake mixes at all (sadly, i haven’t found a from scratch cake that works out better for me). I can’t wait to try these – love that they’re pink.
also, your icing is beautiful. how did you do that, and can I learn how??
.-= megan´s last blog ..Lemon Yogurt Cake with Strawberry Coulis =-.
amanda says
Thanks! :)
I used this tip: http://www.bakeitpretty.com/item_307/Star-Giant-Pastry-Tip.htm and just made the frosting very thick so that it would hold the shape well.