Saturday, April 20, 2013

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.
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Enjoy!

Even more strawberry cake deliciousness...
 Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Cake

I share my recipes and tutorials at these fun link parties.

28 comments:

  1. MMM these cupcakes look spectacular! So ready for summer and to dive into some cupcakes!!

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  2. The cupcakes are ok, but the cake, the Strawberry Swril Cheesecake looks spectacular!!!!.
    Love from Spain
    Marialuisa

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  3. LOVE these! I'm so addicted to strawberries and lemonade. So good!

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  4. These look so yummy! If you get a chance, please link this to my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunday-linky-party-4.html

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  5. I am definitely dreaming of summer - your cupcakes look perfect, so summery and delicious!

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  6. These sound so good! and the cupcake wrappers are so cute! =)

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  7. Wow, love this. Pined to my MM board. Thanks for joining MM. ~ Paula

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  8. Oh my gosh--how pretty and sprin-y are these?! I'm going to have to make these for when my mom and aunt visit next weekend :D

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  9. This looks amazing! Please link it on my party on Monday!
    XO
    Isabelle
    http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/

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  10. I love this - so pretty and such a fun recipe! Thanks for sharing, I'm off to pin this now.
    ang
    ps - I'm stopping by from Marvelous Mondays :)

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  11. I love the idea of strawberry lemonade cupcakes. I bet these are SO good!

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  12. I am so dreaming of summer...or even spring. These will help! :)

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  13. Amazing, Robin! Love the use of the lemonade concentrate! So clever. I featured these in a strawberry round up today...lots of strawberry goodness at Monday's party. It seemed like the right thing to do! :)

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  14. These look absolutely amazing and just scream summer to me! :)

    Thank you so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week!

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  15. Wow, I don't think anyone could resist these - they're absolutely drool-worthy! Thanks so much for sharing :)

    Be sure to check out my co-hosting 'Like Me' on Facebook live today at http://www.busymomshelper.com/2013/04/like-me-on-facebook-wednesday-with_23.html

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  16. These look and sound yummy! If I wasn't on a diet right now I'd be in the kitchen.

    Hugs, Smiles & Blessings,
    Robin
    Fluster Buster
    Creativity Inspired by Frustration

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  17. These cupcakes sound amazing! I love making cupcakes from a mix! Thanks for sharing this! I have pinned it and definitely plan on making them soon!

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  18. These look so good! Strawberry lemonade is always a winner in my book. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays. Pinned to my MM board. Also, your link was the most viewed this week so we will be featuring it at tomorrow evening's party.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Julie @ This Gal Cooks

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  19. How light and refreshing! Gotta love it! Thanks for linking up at Pint Sized Baker's Two Cup Tuesday Party! I've pinned this! I hope to see you again on Monday Night!

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  20. love it!

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    if you do please follow and I will advertise your blog on mine. please do!

    thanks.

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  21. Wonderful flavor combination and such a pretty pink cupcake! I know a little girl who would love these at her birthday tea party!

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  22. I've been wanting to make a strawberry lemonade-flavored dessert! Thanks for sharing these, they look so good!

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  23. I made these and they weren't quite lemony enough for me. I added one more more tablespoon of lemonade concentrate to the batter, a 1/2 tsp of lemon extract to the icing and used the leftover lemonade concentrate to brush the tops of the cupcakes before frosting them. It was really yummy and had just the right amount of lemon.

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  24. I like your post.I have also doing same type work.Actually I have also made birthday cakes in Maidstone. Most of people like cakes in special occasion that's why your blog is very useful for them.

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  25. Thanks so much for this recipe!

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  26. Mmmmm…..YUM! You did a fantastic job. These look delicious!!!

    Marlene Detierro (Hummer H1 Parts)

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