Description
Lemon Lime 7UP Soda Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor thanks to the addition of 7UP soda. These vibrant cupcakes are easy to make with a boxed cake mix and finished with a tangy lemon-lime glaze or frosting that brings a refreshing zing to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 cup 7UP soda
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon-lime juice (fresh or from 7UP)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 7UP, oil, eggs, lemon zest, and lime zest.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, until smooth and well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze: mix powdered sugar with lemon-lime juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cupcakes or frost with your favorite citrus buttercream.
Notes
- Substitute 7UP with Sprite or another lemon-lime soda if preferred.
- Add a drop of yellow or green food coloring to enhance the visual appeal.
- Top with a candied lemon or lime slice for a fun decorative touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: 7UP cupcakes, lemon lime cupcakes, soda cupcakes, lemon dessert, easy cupcakes, citrus cupcakes