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Shirley Temple Cupcakes

Shirley Temple Cupcakes
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Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Shirley Temple Cupcakes! Inspired by the classic non-alcoholic drink, these cupcakes are a sweet celebration of fruity flavors. With a delicious blend of grenadine, lemon, and lime, they are perfect for birthdays, school parties, or family gatherings. Easy to make on a busy weeknight, each bite transports you back to joyful moments shared with loved ones. Decorated with creamy frosting and topped with maraschino cherries, they are as visually appealing as they are tasty. Get ready to brighten up any occasion with this fun treat!

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • Zest of 1 small lime
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup grenadine
  • 1/3 cup water
  • For the frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature), 4 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons grenadine, 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and lime zest.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time; mix in sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, grenadine, and water.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Spoon batter into lined cupcake tins about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for about 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely.
  8. Prepare frosting by mixing butter and powdered sugar until smooth; add grenadine and salt.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes and top with maraschino cherries.

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