Anne's Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

I know we're supposed to be getting bikini ready, but this just looked too good. I found this on cookingwithanne.blogspot.com (she also has a recipe for Lime Cupcakes), and honestly, it was love at first sight. First, they're PINK! Second, they taste like lemonade. That's all it takes for me to love this recipe. If there is a heaven, these are most definitely being served there...!


Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
 - makes 18-24

1 boxed white cake mix (most are 18.52 ounces)
2 whole eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 1/4 cups water
zest of half a lemon
juice of half a lemon
red food dye

Icing
3/4 cup butter - softened (1 1/2 sticks)
zest of half a lemon
juice of half a lemon
red food dye
powdered sugar (3-4 cups depending on how much juice your lemon holds)

Mix up the cake mix with the eggs, oil, water, zest and juice. Add dye a few drops at a time and mix well until the correct color is reached. Pour into muffin tins, lightly greased or set with cupcake wrappers. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and springy when touched in the center. Let cool.

Beat the butter until fluffy and add zest. Pour in juice and powdered sugar a cup at a time, and keep beating until icing forms and is of a nicely spreadable consistency. Add dye and blend until color is right. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.

Anne's Pink Lemonade Cupcakes