Description
Light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor, these Easy Lemon Lime Soda Cupcakes are made using lemon-lime soda for a moist texture and a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, lemon-lime soda, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, and lime zest. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish with additional lemon or lime zest if desired.
Notes
- You can use diet soda for a lighter version.
- Adjust the citrus juice in the frosting to taste.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg