Pink Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe

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Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs , large
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 lemon , zest and juice , large
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tsp maraschino cherry juice, for color
  • frosting
  • 16 oz whipped topping
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. PreHeat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs in one at a time, mixing well in between.
  3. Beat in vanilla and lemon zest. Add in red food coloring. As much as desired. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and then add to the batter. Now in a small bowl combine lemon juice and Maraschino Juice. Add slowly to batter.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toothpick come out clean. note: they will look pink and spongy on top. this will make 20 big cupcakes or 1 9 inch pan.
  5. Topping: Combine Whipped Topping and Powder Sugar in a mixing bowl. Add in vanilla, cream of tartar and lemon juice. Combine really well. Once combined put mixer on high and whip. Pipe on cupcakes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 488.36 Kcal (2045 kJ)
Calories from fat 257.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.63g 44%
Cholesterol 67.41mg 22%
Sodium 765.64mg 32%
Potassium 378.56mg 8%
Total Carbs 53.59g 18%
Sugars 18.59g 74%
Dietary Fiber 3.51g 14%
Protein 5.5g 11%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 147.4mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 440.66 Kcal (1845 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.83g 44%
Cholesterol 60.82mg 22%
Sodium 690.85mg 32%
Potassium 341.58mg 8%
Total Carbs 48.36g 18%
Sugars 16.78g 74%
Dietary Fiber 3.16g 14%
Protein 4.96g 11%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1.9mg 12%
Calcium 133mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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