Description
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of sweet strawberries and tart lemons, perfect for sunny days and summer gatherings. These fluffy treats are topped with a creamy frosting that balances their flavors beautifully, making them an unforgettable dessert. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or celebrating a birthday, these cupcakes bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup whole milk
- For frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes before frosting with heavy cream whipped into the powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg