Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Are you dreaming of Summer yet?

Having visions of sitting by the pool with a refreshing drink in your hand?

I have a delicious summery treat for you...Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes!

I am really excited with how well this idea turned into delicious cupcakes,

because this recipe is simple and just SO good!

I started with my favorite strawberry cake, which uses a white cake mix.

Then I added some frozen lemonade concentrate to give it a new, intense flavor.

The sweetness of strawberries + the tang of lemonade = YUMMY!

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

by Bird On A Cake

Ingredients

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

1 box white cake mix
1 (3 oz.) box strawberry instant gelatin
1/2 cup pureed strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate (thawed)
1/2 cup oil
4 eggs

Strawberry Lemonade Frosting

1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup pureed strawberries (frozen or fresh)
2 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate (thawed)

Instructions

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix and gelatin powder. Add lemonade concentrate and oil; mix on medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add strawberries and beat until blended. Pour into prepared liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.

Strawberry Lemonade Frosting

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 3 cups of the confectioners' sugar, pureed strawberries and lemonade; mix well. Mix in the remaining confectioners' sugar. Keep covered.