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
These look amazing! I think I will have to give these a try tomorrow :) Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Molls | July 13, 2011 at 07:22 PM
yummmm....looks delicious!
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Posted by: Petite and Hungry | July 13, 2011 at 07:45 PM
I love cupcakes! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Kisses from Hong Kong,
Nicole
Posted by: Nicole | July 13, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Uh- mazing! I love it!
This really isn't helping the hunger pains I'm feeling right now...
Posted by: Savannah | July 13, 2011 at 08:50 PM
I can't wait to try this! They look too pretty to eat!
xo, Strawberry Moth
Posted by: Jessica Matz | July 13, 2011 at 08:55 PM
*Jaw Drops*
How did you just combine two of the best things in the world?
You are my idol.
I will make this soon....
Posted by: Lauren Helen | July 13, 2011 at 10:15 PM
this recipe was less than palatable. i wish these tasted better, but they are very bland. are you sure the recipe was written correctly?
Posted by: Caitlin | July 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM
yummy, would love to eat one now. instead i'm just drinking tea for breakfast.
Posted by: kalevblack | July 14, 2011 at 01:23 AM
Love your blog! The cupcakes look so tempting!!!
Posted by: Serena | July 14, 2011 at 03:56 AM
That sounds SO different! Your blog is so interesting, you are one very talented lady. Keep up the good work, it's a pleasure to read.
Posted by: Nathalie | July 14, 2011 at 04:24 AM
these look great!
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Posted by: gina | July 14, 2011 at 05:39 AM
oh wow. and no butter in the batter. love. i will definitely try these this weekend for a BBQ we're having with some friends. thank you for sharing! :)
Posted by: kim {notcrazy} | July 14, 2011 at 07:39 AM
oh wow that looks DELISH! I want! I'm going to have to try this recipe!
Posted by: Twenty's Girl | July 14, 2011 at 07:55 AM
aah they look so cute and jummy <3
Posted by: soldoutforever | July 14, 2011 at 08:20 AM
these look so yummy. i can't wait to try them out :) thanks emma and elsie :)
Posted by: lydia. | July 14, 2011 at 08:44 AM
Oooo, I've been waiting for this one! I think I'm going to make these tonight!
Posted by: Katie | July 14, 2011 at 09:05 AM
wow.those sound/look amazing!!
Posted by: Kellie | July 14, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Beeeautiful. The sugar sprinkles are such a nice touch on these!
Posted by: Naomi | July 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Yum! Those are making me hungry!
Posted by: Madeline | July 14, 2011 at 12:05 PM
I love cupcakes and I'm always on the hunt for new recipe, so I'm definitely adding this to favorites!
Posted by: Angie | July 14, 2011 at 02:03 PM