Thursday, November 10, 2011

Mountain Dew Cupcakes

1 c. Butter- softened
2 c. Sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 c. Mountain Dew
Juice from 1 lemon and 1 lime
Zest from 1 lemon and 2 limes- save half for buttercream
1 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Beat butter on medium for 30 seconds. Add sugar and half of the lemon lime zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time, scrape sides of bowl in between additions. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add to mixer bowl. Turn on low for 5 seconds. Add the Mountain Dew, lemon/lime juice, and extract. Mix to combine. Scoop into cupcake papers about 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

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