SOUR CANDY CUPCAKES

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
1 package (3 ounces) orange or lemon gelatin
2 drops lemon oil, optional
2 cups butter, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 package (3 ounces) orange or lemon gelatin
5 to 6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup orange colored sugar, optional
1 tablespoon citric acid, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, soda, lemon juice, eggs, canola oil, gelatin and if desired, lemon oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-21 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine butter, confectioners' sugar, gelatin, lemon juice and food coloring; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. If desired, in a small bowl, stir together sugar and citric acid; dip cupcakes into sugar mix. Store in the refrigerator.