1. In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk, and lemon juice until smooth and forming semi-stiff peaks.
2. Divide the buttercream into two bowls.
3. Color one bowl with pink gel food coloring and the other with yellow. Mix well.
Decorate:
1. Prepare a piping bag with a Wilton tip #1M and fill with both colors of buttercream on their respective sides to create a two-tone effect.
2. Pipe the buttercream onto each cupcake.
3. Optionally, top with a colorful paper straw cut into pieces.
Tips:
• Sift the flour before measuring to ensure light cupcakes.
• Fill the cupcake liners just over halfway to prevent them from overflowing.
• For a more pronounced lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cupcake batter.
Key Takeaway: These Pink Lemonade Cupcakes bring a zesty, refreshing twist to any gathering, combining the tangy sweetness of pink lemonade with the richness of a buttery cupcake. Enjoy!
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