Mountain Dew Cupcakes W/Frosting Recipe

Name: Mountain Dew Cupcakes W/Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp; ¾ cup sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temp; ¼ cup Mountain Dew soda; 2 tablespoons Mountain Dew soda; 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 12 lemon, zest of; 12 lime, zest of; 1 ¼ cups tbsps all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup Mountain Dew soda; ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 12 lemon, zest of; 12 lime, zest of; food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp
¾ cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temp
¼ cup Mountain Dew soda
2 tablespoons Mountain Dew soda
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
12 lemon, zest of
12 lime, zest of
1 ¼ cups tbsps all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup Mountain Dew soda
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
12 lemon, zest of
12 lime, zest of
food coloring (optional)

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For the cupcakes:
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Preheat oven to 325F Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
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In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a measuring cup, combine Mt.
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Dew and concentrated orange juice.
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Combine butter, sugar, and zest in a large bowl.
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With a hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat until fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Scrape the sides of the bowl before adding flour.
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Add dry mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the wet in 2 additions, beating on low speed until just combined.
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Pour batter into cupcake papers about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool on wire racks.
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For the frosting:.
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In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of Mt.
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Dew to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat until it no longer bubbles.
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Let Mt.
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Dew evaporate for about 15 minutes.
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It should reduce by 3/4.
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You should end up with between 2 tablespoons and 1/4 cup of syrup.
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Pour it in a small glass measuring cup to cool.
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Sift the confectioners' sugar into a mixing bowl.
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Add butter and beat, gradually increasing speed to high, until combined.
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Pour in heavy cream and Mt.
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Dew syrup.
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Continue mixing on high until fluffy.
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Add OJ concentrate, zest (and food coloring if you like).
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Mix on low speed until combined.

1560

kcal

Calories

Fat

301

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp, ¾ cup sugar, 2 large eggs, at room temp, ¼ cup Mountain Dew soda, and more.

Yes, Mountain Dew Cupcakes W/Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mountain Dew Cupcakes W/Frosting

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