Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

Cupcakes :

Frosting :

Garnish, if desired :

PREP TIME 25m	COOK TIME 1h	TOTAL TIME 1h25m
YIELD 24 servings

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds.
Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks.
Cool completely.
In small bowl, stir lemonade mix and 3 tablespoons water until mix is dissolved.
In large bowl, beat butter, whipping cream and lemonade mixture with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until creamy.
On low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar and food color until blended.
Frost cupcakes.
Garnish with gummy candies and straws.