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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight your taste buds with these Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, a perfect balance of tangy lemon cupcakes topped with a luscious strawberry frosting. A refreshing twist on a classic treat!

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 to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (30 ml)
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon 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
  • 34 cups powdered sugar (330440 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream (15 ml), if needed

Instructions

  1. Lemon Cupcakes Preheat the oven. Line muffin tin. Whisk dry ingredients. Beat butter, sugar, and zest. Add eggs. Alternate flour mix and sour cream. Add milk and lemon juice. Bake.
  2. Strawberry Frosting Core strawberries. Pulse in processor. Strain seeds. Cook puree. Beat butter, add sugar, and puree. Adjust consistency with more puree or cream. Frost cupcakes.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness of the frosting by adding more or less powdered sugar.
  • Ensure the strawberry puree is fully cooled before adding to the frosting.

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Keywords: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, Lemon Cupcakes, Strawberry Frosting, Cupcake Recipe