Delicious and Refreshing Pink Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe

These pink lemonade cupcakes are the perfect sweet and tangy treat for a hot summer day. Made with real lemon juice and zest, and topped with a pink lemonade flavored frosting, these cupcakes are bursting with fresh, vibrant flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• Pink food coloring
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp pink lemonade concentrate
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• Additional lemon zest for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
6. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
7. Add pink food coloring until desired shade is reached.
8. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
10. To make the frosting, beat powdered sugar, butter, pink lemonade concentrate, and milk in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
11. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with additional lemon zest.
12. Serve and enjoy your delicious pink lemonade cupcakes!

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