Description
Experience the taste of summer with these Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, featuring a perfect balance of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon. Each fluffy cupcake is topped with a creamy lemon frosting that makes them irresistible for any gathering or just a delightful treat for yourself. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these cupcakes are sure to brighten your day!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth; gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by milk. Mix well.
- Gently fold in lemon zest and chopped strawberries.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth; gradually mix in lemon juice until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg