Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes



These Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes are a delightful combination of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to brighten your day with their refreshing flavor.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Strawberry Lemon Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Red food coloring optional
  • Strawberry and lemon slices for garnish optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

Stir in the fresh strawberry puree, lemon juice, and lemon zest

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the Strawberry Lemon Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth

Add the powdered sugar, fresh strawberry puree, lemon juice, and lemon zest

If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring for a pink color

Beat until the frosting is fluffy and well combined

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the strawberry lemon frosting onto each cupcake

Garnish with strawberry and lemon slices if desired

Serve and enjoy your homemade Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes!


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