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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

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Strawberry lemonade cupcakes are soft, zesty, and sweet treats bursting with fresh lemon and strawberry flavor. Topped with a creamy strawberry-lemon frosting, they’re a bright and cheerful dessert for any occasion.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp strawberry puree or 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
  7. Divide batter among liners and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
  9. To make the frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in lemon juice, strawberry puree or powder, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and frost cupcakes as desired.

Notes

  • Make sure strawberries are dry to prevent soggy cupcakes.
  • For stronger lemon flavor, add 1/2 tsp lemon extract.
  • Use a piping bag for neat frosting.
  • Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 1 month.
  • Top with strawberry slices or lemon wedges for decoration.

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