Pink Lemonade Cupcakes makes 22-24 regular size cupcakes
For the cake batter: 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup oil (canola or vegetable), 1 3/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons vinegar, juice and zest from 1 lemon.
In a bowl mix together all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, salt) and zest. In a separate bowl combine the wet ingredients (water, oil, vanilla extract, vinegar and lemon juice). Slowly stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined and no lumps are left in the batter. Pour batter (this will be very wet batter) into lined baking cups, 2/3 full. Bake at 350 F for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. *Optional- add a few drops of red food coloring to the batter to make it pink!
For the frosting: 2-3 sticks of softened butter, 1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar, juice from 1/2 lemon (OR 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract) and a few drops of red food coloring.
With an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy. Slowly add in powdered sugar, mixing and scrapping down the sides of the bowl as you go until you reach your desired sweetness. Add in juice (or extract) and food coloring and mix until frosting... well... looks like frosting. Pipe it onto cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Thanks so much for sharing your amazing recipe, Emma! XO. elsie
oh my yum! I need to make these asap!
Posted by: Laura Fiore | July 13, 2011 at 04:05 PM
that looks so good- even the name is perfect.
My monkeys would love to make these-
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Posted by: Ren Lady Of The Arts | July 13, 2011 at 04:21 PM
yummm!! and soo pretty! will have to keep these in mind for my sister's bridal shower!
Posted by: Megan Lane | July 13, 2011 at 04:23 PM
Yum they look/sound great!! I'm on a cupcake buzz at the moment :) lots of cupcakes on my blog! :) margarita ones coming up :)
Kc
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Posted by: Kc | July 13, 2011 at 04:23 PM
Holy YUM!! I am making these this weekend. I'm on a cupcake baking kick.
♥
Talia Christine
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Posted by: Talia Christine | July 13, 2011 at 04:25 PM
No eggs?! Wow, that sounds interesting. Although I might change the icing a bit. I'm not so keen on a buttery taste.
Posted by: Elizabeth@rosalilium | July 13, 2011 at 04:29 PM
oh yea! yummy!
Posted by: zelina | July 13, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Love, love, love!
Posted by: Natalie | July 13, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Ooooh, those cupcakes look so delicious! I need to look into making cupcakes for my workmates for when I move stores. This is one I'll think about!
x Michelle | thefeatherden.net
Posted by: Michelle of The Feather Den | July 13, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Yummmm pink lemonade is my favorite!! <3
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | July 13, 2011 at 04:42 PM
They look so yummy!! Bet they taste as good as they look. They look like pretty magical cakes with the little sparkles on top!
Kirstianne(^^)
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Posted by: Kirstianne | July 13, 2011 at 04:43 PM
These look so good! Great...now I want a cupcake =D
♥ Gina Michele
CrochetClouds
Posted by: Gina Michele | July 13, 2011 at 04:44 PM
These look super yummy, I should definitely try these seeing as I'm off work for a few weeks soon!
Sarah
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www.almostdelightful.com
Posted by: Sarah | July 13, 2011 at 04:50 PM
these are too pretty to eat!
Posted by: City Life to Ranching Wife | July 13, 2011 at 05:05 PM
Yummmmm! keep 'em coming. It's so cold here in Oregon we re totally in comfort baking mode!
Kacie
A Collection of Passions
Posted by: Kacie | July 13, 2011 at 05:05 PM
GIMME! i've been craving mango lemonade and now am craving these!
Posted by: Annie Campos | July 13, 2011 at 05:16 PM
Oh, wow. I'm so making those! Thanks for sharing this recipe. How awesome!
Posted by: Julie | July 13, 2011 at 05:33 PM
I just love the variety on your blog, but the one thing all your posts have in common is how cute everything is. I gave you a Best Blog Award, come by and read up on the details.
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Posted by: AlbeeLucky | July 13, 2011 at 05:53 PM
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Now I've just got to find a good excuse to make them!
Posted by: karey | July 13, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Oh gosh these look fantastic. I want to make them right. this. INSTANT!
Posted by: Mandi | July 13, 2011 at 06:52 PM