These Cherry Lime Cupcakes are a great summer flavor for any party you may be hosting this year.
After years of baking cakes, I have officially come to the conclusion that I like making cupcakes so much more. They bake faster, they are faster to frost (because you don't have to smooth it out), and it is easy to make them look cute.
Now I may just be slightly against cake right now because starting tomorrow I need to start baking a bazillion cakes. Ok, ok, it is only 12 layers, but it's going to feel like so much more by the time I get to that 12th cake. Not to mention how many batches of butter cream I am going to be making.
I love how easy it is to make a cupcake look so cute! There are so many cute wrappers and toppers out there to make your cupcakes be fashionable for any party you might be having. I had the opportunity to use these adorable pink zebra wrappers from Bella Cupcake Couture.
I didn't know what wrapper she was going to be sending me, so I got really excited when I opened my envelope and found zebra print staring back at me. I just might have a zebra print obsession!!
Then came the fun of coming up with a delicious cupcake and party idea for these adorable wrappers. Right away I knew it had to be some sort of pink cupcake, so I decided on these easy cherry lime cupcakes with a slightly tart frosting.
My daughter loves having sleepovers. With bright colors and animal print being so popular right now, I knew these would make the perfect sleepover cupcake.
I love sleepovers at this age. Since parents are not the coolest anymore, the girls entertain themselves with make overs, fashion shows, and movies. I just need to make sure there are plenty of snacks and drinks. Some fun colored Jones soda, some snack mix, and cute cupcakes make this a perfectly fun and easy sleepover to have.
The only thing left to come up with was a party scene. I ended up going very simple for this cupcake party. I wanted to tie in the pink and white from the wrappers and the black and white from the soda labels. A quick walk around my house and I came up with a black cupcake stand, some black and white plates, green striped straws to match the sprinkles, some white bowls from Valentines Day, and some extra pink napkins leftover from another party.
Try walking through your house the next time you are planning a party. You might be surprised at the things you find to use that are already there in your home.
Recipe
Cherry Lime Cupcakes
Cherry cupcakes topped with a lime margarita frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 box white cake mix (16.25 oz.)
- 1 box cherry Jello (3 oz.)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 cup cherry juice/water
- ½ cups chopped maraschino cherries (10 oz.)
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons Bacardi Margarita Mix
- 24 cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Drain the cherry juice into a measuring cup and add water to equal 1 cup. Pour into a mixing bowl with the cake mix, eggs, oil, and Jello. Beat on low for 1 minute, then 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Stir in the chopped cherries by hand. Spoon into 24 cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Beat the butter for 2-3 minutes in a mixing bowl.
- Add the powdered sugar a little bit at a time. Then slowly add the margarita mix. Beat for a minute or two or until creamy. Frost cupcakes. Top with extra cherries and sprinkles if desired.
- Store in a loosely sealed container on the counter for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 34mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Linda K. says
The Jolene camouflage
Vicky says
Excited to see a fruity dessert on the blog. These look really delish. I love the zebra print wrappers too. Jones Soda is awesome too - my favorite flavor is green apple.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!! We think the Jones soda is pretty awesome too!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
Are you baking all of those graduation cakes? It's bday season with my fam...so I'm the designated cake-maker-baker! Love these liners you used!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
No, I decided not to do the grad cakes. Unfortunately, I had too much to do these last few weeks. Thank you!
Nancy P@thebittersideofsweet says
So many beautiful liners to choose from, it is hard to decide which one I like the best but I love the Christmas ones! I have never seen these wrappers before so I am so excited about this post!!! I totally love doing cupcakes over cake any day. They are so fun and I think easier to decorate! Great post!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you Nancy!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
CUTE! I love the Dorothy Polkadot wrappers! What a fun cupcake Jocelyn.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you girl!!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
Perfect cupcake to match that zebra wrapper 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
How PERFECT are those liners for you, Jocelyn?! I love them -- I almost wouldn't want to use them! Lol, I have a liner-hoarding problem 🙂 these look so refreshing!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha, I know, right?! I could probably say I have a hoarding problem too! Hehe!
Veronica says
These cupcakes are GORGEOUS Jocelyn! That bright red pop of color totally screams cherry! Absolutely love the pics too, fab job! Good luck with the cake as well... 12 layers! ACK!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!! Yes, 12 layers=a lot of work! 😉
Mandy's Recipe Box says
They are all so fun, but I really like the Olivias.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
That flavor combo is one of my absolute favs! These sound SO amazing Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
They really were quite tasty! Thanks!!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
These sound like so much fun! and the cherry lime flavor is so unique.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
It's like cherry limeade in cupcake form! Love.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks!! And yes, they are!
Sugar Daze/Cat says
Great photos - such pretty cupcakes! I love the sound of cherry-lime cupcakes - perfect for summer!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!! They were very summery and tasty!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
I LOVE how vibrant the cupcakes are!! You are the first cupcake I am looking at today- I am so excited to see all the rest 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!! I was going for bright and happy to match these awesome liners 🙂
Not Just A Mommy says
I love love your recipe because it's starts with a box mix and that is the extent of my own baking skills! They match perfectly with your wrappers and the styling is awesomesauce...I had the traditional zebra wrapper.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much!! I LOVE styling my pictures, so it's so nice to hear that it's appreciated! 🙂
Christi @ Love From The Oven says
These are SO cute! Totally love them!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much Christi!
Courtney says
Super cute and I'm sure these Cherry Lime Cupcakes taste amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you! They tasted very light, summery, and of course delish! 😉
Betsy @JavaCupcake says
I love the addition of the Jones soda bottles in the back! Great touch!
Thanks again for being a part of our Blog Party!! <3
Betsy
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part! 😉
Lora says
How fun are these? So festive and pretty.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Cherry Lime is one of my ALL TIME favorite flavor combinations! And these are cute!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!!