How to Make Homemade Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Make Homemade Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe - Hello food lovers! How are you guys? On a hot summer day there’s nothing like an ice-cold glass of lemonade. Well what if instead of a glass it came in a cupcake? Introducing my latest creation, lemonade cupcakes! These tasty treats have everything you love about lemonade plus frosting! Bake a batch for your upcoming picnic, barbecue or pool party. Whatever the occasion, these sweet tart cupcakes are guaranteed to please.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 Cup Butter (softened)
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
• 4 Egg Whites (room temperature)
• 3/4 Cup Cake Flour
• 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

For Frosting:

• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 4 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 4 Tablespoon Lemonade Concentrate (defrosted)
• 2 Tablespoons Buttermilk
• Lemon Zest for Garnish

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cavity cupcake tin with baking cups.

Step 2
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Add lemon zest. Add egg whites one at a time beating after each addition.

Step 3
In a separate bowl combine flour, salt and baking soda.

Step 4
Combine buttermilk and lemon juice in a small bowl.

Step 5
Add alternately flour and buttermilk mixtures to the butter and sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until fully combined.

Step 6
Fill cupcake tins ¾ full. Bake 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Step 7
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat all frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with lemon zest. Serve and enjoy!

Tip

• Use chewy candies like starburst to make edible citrus-shaped cupcake toppers.