Vanilla Cupcakes With Strawberry Lemonade Frosting
The star here isn't the cupcakes, but the Strawberry Lemonade Frosting. It met and then decided to exceed my, and all who experienced it, expectations.
Witness its strawberry lemonade glory:
Take any vanilla cupcake recipe and then get ready to super-charge those badboys.
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Oh, Mrs. Tucker's! Strawberry Lemonade Frosting
(adapted from Southern Living)
Makes 6 cups
1 cup butter, softened
1 (32-oz.) package powdered sugar
⅔ scant cup milk
1 packet Strawberry Lemonade Flavored Kool-Aid (what?!)
1 tbsp. vanilla
Beat butter at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with milk, beating at low speed until well blended. Add vanilla and Kool-Aid flavor packet.
Note: I tend not to use all of the milk because I like my frosting a bit thicker. Judge for yourself as you mix.
The beauty of this frosting recipe is that you can add whatever flavor you like. I almost made a grape-flavored frosting with the vanilla cupcakes, but at the last minute changed my mind. Trust me when I say the kiddos will love it (as if anyone doubts Kool-Aid and frosting don't mix!).
Have fun!
These cupcakes sound yummy and of course, pink fanatic that I am, I adore the frosting color. Of course, who wouldn't love Kool-Aid and frosting? Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing and have a happy Wednesday!
Kool-Aid! A fun twist for plain cupcakes.
Oh wow these look great and what a clever idea to use kool-aid!
Thank you for spreading JOY and sharing at the Oh What a HAPPY Day party.
Holly at Not Done Growing
Enjoy!
Yum! I love that used Kool aid!
I just got back from the grocery store and bought grape and orange flavors!
I really want to try this frosting! Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂
Blessings!
Kim
DO IT! So kidalicious!
Definitely want to try this recipe! Found you via the Family Fun link party! Feel free to link up at our party, too!
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I hope you like it. I already have a few more flavors to try.
What a fabulous idea!
Thank you!
Who thinks this stuff up? I guess I'm not that creative of a cook. BUT I can copy...ha! This look so delicious and refreshing. Cute with the straw, too.
Um, me?! LOL! I had an idea and BAM! deliciousness.
We just love your blog and we're so glad to have you join us at our One Sharendipity Place Link-up Party this past weekend!! It has been so much fun finding your site and others like yours out there!!
Thanks again & God bless,
Sue @ thet2women.com
That means so much to me, thank you.
I love how you put the straw in the cupcake, that is so cute! I found your blog through the Pursuit of Functional Home link party and I pinned this post. 🙂
Welcome to the fun! So glad you came by and thanks for sharing.
They sound yummy and they look so cute with the little straws!
I'm looking forward to trying different flavors.