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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Soft, fluffy cupcakes infused with fresh strawberry and lemon flavor, topped with strawberry lemonade buttercream.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup strawberry puree fresh
Frosting
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup strawberry puree
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and strawberry puree.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until combined.
  6. Divide batter into liners and bake 18–22 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries and lemons for the best flavor.