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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes With Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes With Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with these delightful Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes topped with a luscious Fresh Strawberry Buttercream. These moist cupcakes are bursting with fresh citrus and strawberry essence, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.


Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Buttercream:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¼ cup fresh strawberry purée (strained)
  • 2 ½3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare cupcake tin: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare cupcake batter: In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and buttermilk. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Divide batter into muffin cups.
  3. Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. Make strawberry buttercream: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, mix in strawberry purée, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy. Frost cupcakes.

Notes

  • To make strawberry purée, blend fresh strawberries and strain out seeds for a smooth consistency.
  • Garnish cupcakes with a fresh strawberry slice or lemon zest for extra flair.
  • Store frosted cupcakes in the fridge, but allow to come to room temperature before serving.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg