Description
These light and fluffy lemon-lime soda cupcakes are made with a cake mix and your favorite citrus soda, creating a super moist and zesty treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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- 1 box white or yellow cake mix
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7UP)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
- 1 container lemon or vanilla frosting
- Sprinkles or citrus slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, lemon-lime soda, eggs, oil, and optional zest. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Divide batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with lemon or vanilla frosting and garnish with sprinkles or citrus slices if desired.
Notes
- For an extra citrus kick, use lemon-lime flavored frosting or add a bit of juice to the icing.
- These cupcakes stay moist for days – store in an airtight container.
- You can use a sugar-free soda for a lower-calorie version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg