Description

These Cherry Limeade Cupcakes are a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for a summer treat or special occasion. The moist cherry-infused cake topped with creamy limeade frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients

Cupcake:

1 box white cake mix
1 cup cherry limeade (or lemon-lime soda)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large egg whites
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
Zest of 1 lime
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons cherry limeade or lime juice
Pink or red food coloring (optional)
Lime slices and maraschino cherries for garnish

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
Mix Cupcake Batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cherry limeade, vegetable oil, egg whites, cherry juice, and lime zest. Fold in chopped cherries.
Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: Beat butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and limeade/juice until desired consistency. Mix in food coloring if using.
Decorate: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with lime slice and maraschino cherry.

Notes

You can use lemon-lime soda as a substitute for cherry limeade.
For extra flavor, add a bit of lime juice to the frosting.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.