Description
Delightfully fluffy Lemon Cupcakes topped with a refreshing strawberry frosting, 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
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 8 ounces strawberries
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter for frosting
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the lemon zest and mix well.
- Incorporate the eggs, vanilla extract, milk, sour cream, and lemon juice into the butter mixture until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the strawberry frosting by pureeing the strawberries in a blender.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness and consistency are obtained. Mix in the pureed strawberries and whipping cream if needed for texture.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the strawberry frosting.
Notes
Ensure the butter for frosting is slightly firm for the best texture. Use fresh strawberries for a more vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, Lemon Cupcakes, Strawberry Frosting, Dessert Recipes