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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe
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Delicious strawberry lemonade cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh flavors. The tangy lemon cupcakes are topped with a sweet and fruity strawberry frosting, making them a delightful treat for summer parties or gatherings.

Ingredients

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Lemon Cupcakes

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (187.5 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (30 ml)
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (60 ml), freshly squeezed

Strawberry Frosting

  • 8 ounces strawberries (226 grams), fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams), softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar (330–440 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream (15 ml), if needed

Instructions

  1. Lemon Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350F (180C or 160C fan forced). Line a muffin tin with muffin papers. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat together butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Beat in eggs. Mix in flour mixture and sour cream. Stir in milk and lemon juice. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  2. Strawberry Frosting Core strawberries, puree, strain seeds, thicken in a saucepan, cool. Beat butter, add powdered sugar and strawberry puree until desired consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • For a stronger strawberry flavor, you can add a few drops of strawberry extract to the frosting.
  • Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

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