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Shirley Temple Cupcakes

Shirley Temple Cupcakes
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Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of childhood with these delightful Shirley Temple Cupcakes. Bursting with vibrant flavors of grenadine, lemon, and lime, these cupcakes are a perfect choice for celebrations or simply a cozy afternoon treat. Their bright colors and cheerful presentation make them irresistible to both kids and adults alike. With a fluffy frosting topped with maraschino cherries, each bite is a refreshing reminder of the classic mocktail. Easy to whip up and fun to decorate, these cupcakes are sure to become a family favorite!

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
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grenadine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 16 maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and citrus zests.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, grenadine, and water.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Scoop batter into lined cupcake tins; fill two-thirds full. Bake for about 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, grenadine, and salt.

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