Pink lemonade cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy lemon flavor. They are great for any occasion, but a baby shower is the perfect place for a lovely little pink cupcake.
1 white cake mixincluding ingredients called for on back
1tsplemon zest
2tspvanilla extract
3Tbspsweetened pink lemonade drink powder
Frosting
1lb.powdered sugar
3-5Tbspfrozen pink lemonade concentratethawed
1tspvanilla
1/2cupbuttersoftened
pink food coloringif desired
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line pan with cupcake liners
Mix cake batter according to directions.
Add in lemon zest, vanilla and lemonade powder.
Pour batter into cupcake liners. Bake according to directions on cake box (about 15-18 minutes). Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool.
Frosting
Beat butter in mixer on medium high for 2-3 minutes or until pale and creamy. Reduce speed to medium and add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Beat well after each addition increasing speed to high after all sugar is added. Add in vanilla and lemonade concentrate until the desired consistency is reached.