Description
Light, fluffy cupcakes with a zesty twist, made with lemon-lime soda for extra moisture and a tangy citrus flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7Up)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, lemon-lime soda, vegetable oil, egg whites, lemon zest, and lime zest. Beat until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, prepare the frosting by beating butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with the citrus buttercream and garnish with extra zest or a lime/lemon slice if desired.
Notes
- For extra tang, add a teaspoon of lemon or lime extract to the batter.
- Chill cupcakes for 30 minutes after frosting for a firmer texture.
- You can use diet lemon-lime soda to slightly reduce sugar content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg