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Strawberry lemonade cupcakes topped with lemon frosting and fresh strawberries

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Deliciously fluffy cupcakes bursting with lemon flavor and topped with sweet strawberry frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the frosting
  • 1 cup strawberry frosting store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with strawberry frosting.

Notes

For optimal results, let your butter and eggs come to room temperature before mixing. Top the frosted cupcakes with fresh strawberry slices or a sprinkle of lemon zest for added flair.