Description
Indulge in the vibrant taste of refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, a delightful dessert that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the sweet allure of strawberries. These fluffy lemon cupcakes are topped with creamy strawberry frosting, making them an ideal treat for any occasion, whether it’s a summer picnic, birthday celebration, or just a sweet indulgence at home. Made with natural ingredients and no artificial additives, these cupcakes promise a burst of flavor that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and customizable for your unique taste, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Combine milk, sour cream, and lemon juice in another bowl, then gradually add to creamed mixture.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg