Description
Easy Lemon Lime Soda Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor, made with lemon-lime soda and a cake mix for a quick and refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7UP)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container lemon or vanilla frosting
- Optional: extra zest or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, lemon-lime soda, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with lemon or vanilla frosting and garnish with extra zest or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Use a zester or fine grater for best zest texture.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use sugar-free soda for a lower-calorie version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg