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A tray of Lynchburg Lemonade Cupcakes is pictured with a bottle of Jack Daniels, a couple fresh lemons, and a glass of Lynchburg lemonade cocktail.
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Lynchburg Lemonade Cupcakes

Lynchburg Lemonade Cupcakes! These tart lemon cupcakes are based on the cocktail, and get a little bit of a kick from Jack Daniel’s Whiskey.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Marie Porter

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Cupcake Liners

Ingredients

  • Cupcakes
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3.5 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup sprite
  • ¼ cup Jack Daniel’s
  • ¼ cup Sweet and Sour mix
  • 2 tablespoon triple sec
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • drop or two of yellow food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 regular muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  • In bowl of stand mixer, stir together dry ingredients.
  • Add eggs to dry ingredients, beat until mixture is completely incorporated and smooth.
  • With mixer running on low speed, slowly add sprite, Jack Daniel’s, Sweet and Sour mix, Triple Sec, and lemon zest. Turn speed up a little, mix until well incorporated and smooth.
  • Carefully add melted butter, and food coloring if you are using it. Continue running the mixer until the butter is completely incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl after a minute or so. Batter should be very smooth.
  • Pour into prepared cupcake pans – I like to use an icecream or cookie scoop.
  • Bake until fully golden and tester comes out clean and cake springs back – about 20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

  • Prepare Swiss Meringue Buttercream, adding Jack Daniel’s, lemon juice, and zest AFTER the butter has been beat in, and the buttercream has ‘come together’. Continue beating till smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg