Cherry Limeade Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

all-purpose flour

3/4 cup

cake flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/8 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

+ 2 Tbsp granulated sugar

1 tbsp

lime zest

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (, softened)

large egg

large egg whites

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 cup

+ 3 Tbsp buttermilk

1 1/2 tbsp

fresh lime juice

1 tbsp

fresh lime juice

1 tbsp

granulted sugar

3/4 cup

butter ((I used 1/2 cup unsalted and 1/4 cup salted))

2 cups

powdered sugar

Few drops red food coloring ((optional))

3 tbsp

maraschino cherry juice

maraschino cherries (, lime slices and sugar crystal sprinkles)