Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2

Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together cake mix and butter until mixture resembles large crumbs.

Step 4

Add eggs, sour cream or yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice and pink lemonade.

Step 5

Mix until combined.

Step 6

Add 2-3 drops of red food coloring to achieve a pink color.

Step 7

Spray cupcake liners lightly with Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, if using.

Step 8

Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full with batter.

Step 9

Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Step 10

Place cupcakes on a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Step 11

Prepare frosting by pouring frosting mix into a large bowl.

Step 12

Add butter.

Step 13

Mix until butter is combined.

Step 14

Add the pink lemonade a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 15

Fold in lemon zest if using.

Step 16

Add red food coloring.

Step 17

Frost cooled cupcakes.

Step 18

Garnish with lemon slices.