Pink Day - special treat recipe

Princess has 2 favorite colors they are purple and pink. So when we saw that today , June 23rd , was pink day we had to create a treat especially for the day. It is hot outside and we love us some lemonade to drink so we decided that these Pink Lemonade Cupcakes would be awesome

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
For Pink Lemonade Cake:

1 box white cake mix
3/4 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 egg whites
– Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 24 muffins tins with liners
– Combine all of the ingredients in an electric mixer and begin by mixing low for 30 seconds, then increase the speed to medium for another minute.
– Divide the batter evenly, filling the liners about 2/3 full
– Bake cupcakes for about 25 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean
– Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting

For Two-Tone Pink Lemonade Buttercream:
3 cups confectioners sugar
1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 tbsp frozen pink lemonade concentrate
Pinch of salt
2 colors of food coloring
– Combine all ingredients in an electric mixer fit with a paddle attachment and mix on low until combined
- Increase speed to medium-high and beat until frosting is light and to your desired consistency
– Separate frosting in 2 bowls and color as you desire

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