Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, where sweet strawberries meet zesty lemon for a refreshing treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes evoke sunny memories and are guaranteed to impress your friends and family. With their stunning appearance and delightful taste, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- Zest and juice of half a lemon (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually fold in flour and baking powder until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries and lemon zest.
- Divide the batter into cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting with lemon buttercream made from powdered sugar, softened butter, lemon zest, and juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg