How to Bake Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes are a fun and delicious twist on classic cupcakes. They're perfect for spring and summer parties, and they're sure to impress your guests. Here's how you can bake them at home:

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/4 tsp baking soda - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1/4 cup Pink Lemonade concentrate - 1/4 cup milk - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - Pink food coloring (optional)

For the frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 3 cups powdered sugar - 1/4 cup Pink Lemonade concentrate - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - Pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. In a small bowl, mix together the Pink Lemonade concentrate, milk, and vanilla extract. Add to the mixing bowl and beat until well combined.

6. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring to give the batter a pink color.

7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

8. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

10. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

11. To make the frosting, beat the butter until light and fluffy.

12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, Pink Lemonade concentrate, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

13. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring to give the frosting a pink color.

14. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

15. Serve and enjoy your delicious Pink Lemonade Cupcakes!