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Cherry Limeade Cupcakes

Monday, April 1, 2019 Edit
Try these amazing cupcakes! Cherry limeade cupcakes are easy but delicious. They are packed with flavor and are perfect for any Summer Party.

Cherry Limeade Cupcakes

Ingredients
Cupcakes:
  1. 1 1/2 cup cake flour
  2. 1 tsp baking powder
  3. 1/8 tsp baking soda
  4. 1/4 tsp salt
  5. 1 cup sugar
  6. 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  7. 2 large egg
  8. 1 large egg whites
  9. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  10. 1/3 cup whole milk
  11. 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Frosting:
  1. 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  2. 1 cup powdered sugar
  3. 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  4. 1 tsp cherry extract
  5. red gel food coloring

Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the cupcake tins with paper liners.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl add the eggs, whole milk, oil, and lime extract.
  • Add the bowl containing the eggs, whole milk, oil, and vanilla to the bowl holding the dry ingredients.
  • Mix all together until fully incorporated.
  • Beat for 3 minutes on medium.
  • Slowly add the boiling water starting with a small amount then pour in the remaining boiling water.
  • The batter may be a little runny.
  • Scoop batter into cupcake paper liners until 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from cupcake tin and place on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.