Cute Blueberry Lemonade Mermaid Cupcakes are perfect for kids and adults alike!
Course Cupcakes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 18
Calories 256kcal
Author Nancy P.
Ingredients
1cupsugar
1stick unsalted buttersoftened
4egg whites
1tsplemon extract or lemon juice
1cupmilk
2 1/4cupsall purpose flour
2 1/2tspbaking powder
1 1/2cupsblueberriesdiced
FOR THE FROSTING:
4ouncescream cheesesoftened
1/2cuppowdered sugar
1cupheavy whipping cream
2tablespoonslemon zest
For the mermaid tails:
1 1/2cupWilton Blueberry Lemonade Candy Melts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 ℉. Line two muffin pans with liners. Set aside.
In small bowl whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
In mixer add sugar and butter, mix till creamy.
Slowly add in egg whites, extract and milk. Mix till incorporated.
Slowly add in flour until incorporated.
Stir in strawberries.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
In mixing bowl add cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whisk together on medium low until completely incorporated. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl half way through mixing.
Slowly add in cream. Scrape down sides half way through mixing.
Add lemon zest.
Turn mixer up to medium high and whisk frosting until stiff peaks form.
Pipe frosting onto the top of each cupcake.
For the mermaid tails: Melt candy melts according to directions. Pipe into molds. Refrigerate for 15 mins.