Description
Delightful Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes that combine the tartness of fresh lemons and the sweetness of strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 8 ounces strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened but still slightly firm
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Mix in the whisked eggs and vanilla extract, blending well.
- Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and sour cream. Finally, stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Fold in the strawberries: Gently mix in your strawberries until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the frosting: While the cupcakes cool, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar. Add whipping cream if necessary to achieve a smooth, fluffy texture.
- Frost: Once cooled, generously frost your cupcakes with the strawberry buttercream.
Notes
These cupcakes can be beautifully presented on a tiered cake stand. Adding a sprinkle of lemon zest on top of the frosting enhances the visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg