Description
These Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes combine the tangy zest of lemons with the sweet juiciness of strawberries in a fluffy, moist cupcake topped with a refreshing citrus-infused frosting. Perfect for summer parties or a bright treat anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- For the frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp strawberry puree
- Fresh strawberry slices and lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture in batches, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Scoop the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in lemon juice and strawberry puree until desired consistency and flavor are reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh strawberry slices and lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are finely chopped to avoid sinking in the batter.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry lemonade cupcakes, lemon strawberry dessert, summer cupcakes, fruity cupcakes, lemon buttercream