Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and sweet strawberry flavors. These moist cupcakes are topped with a luscious strawberry frosting, making them an ideal treat for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or any special occasion. Easy to make and bursting with natural ingredients, this recipe is great for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Impress your friends and family with these vibrant, fruity cupcakes that are sure to be the star of any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- For the Frosting: 8 oz strawberries, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add milk, sour cream, and lemon juice; stir until combined.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared tins and bake for about 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes for 10 minutes in tins before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar while mixing; blend in strawberries until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg