Description
These Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of two classic summer favorites. Fluffy, moist cupcakes infused with real strawberry goodness and topped with vibrant, tangy lemon buttercream, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ cup Whole Milk, room temperature
½ cup Homemade Strawberry Puree
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
3–4 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
Pinch of Salt (for frosting)
Optional: 1-2 drops Yellow Food Coloring
Fresh Strawberry Slices (for garnish)
Lemon Zest Curls (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry puree by washing and hulling strawberries, blending them, and optionally straining to remove seeds
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and mix well
- Combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients, alternating between them, and then fold in lemon zest
- Fill liners with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting
- For the frosting, beat softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, beating until fluffy
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Cupcakes can be frozen individually and thawed for later use.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg