Cherry Limeade Cupcakes

DESSERTS ON A DIME

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Super Delicious Easy Cherry Limeade Cupcakes

Turn your favorite summertime drink into dessert with these Cherry Limeade Cupcakes.

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Prep Time: 10 MinS

– White cake mix  – Lime jello mix – Unsalted butter softened – Powdered sugar – Heavy whipping cream – Cherry extract – Red gel food coloring

cooK time:  20 MINS

Ingredients

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Step 1

Bake the cupcakes based on the box instructions. Allow the cupcakes to cool for 10-15 minutes.

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Step 2

Poke the cupcakes with a fork multiples times ensuring that you go to the bottom of the cupcakes. Boil the 1 cup of water in a separate pan.

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Step 3

Dissolve the jello mix in the boiling water. Spoon the jello mixture over the cupcakes evenly.

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Step 4

Refrigerate the cupcakes until the jello is set. Cream the butter and powder sugar until it looks light and creamy.

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Step 5

Add the cherry extract. Stir to mix well. Add red gel food coloring. Stir to mix well.

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Step 6

Scoop the frosting into a pastry bag with a large tip. Twist the open end of the pastry bag to push the frosting to the tip.

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Step 7

Frost each cupcake by starting on the outside edge and work toward the middle. Place a small wedge of fresh lime on the center of the cupcake.

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why you'll love this recipe

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The vibrant red icing garnished with a lime and cherry make this cupcake look like it’s from a bakery.

These cherry limeade cupcakes are perfect for any occasion.

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