Description
Mountain Dew Cupcakes are a fun and zesty twist on classic treats, combining the refreshing flavor of Mountain Dew with a light lemon cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 oz / 432 g)
- 1 cup Mountain Dew (instead of water)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional, for extra zing)
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Mountain Dew (adjust for consistency)
- 1 tsp lemon or lime zest
- Green and yellow gel food coloring (for swirl effect)
- Sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, Mountain Dew, oil, eggs, and lemon zest. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time.
- Mix in Mountain Dew and zest until smooth and creamy. Divide frosting into two bowls—tint one green, the other yellow.
- Spoon side by side into a piping bag to create a swirl effect. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes in a tall swirl.
- Add sprinkles for a fizzy, soda-inspired touch.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest.
- Adjust the amount of Mountain Dew in the frosting for desired consistency.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg