Description
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are a delightful summer treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. Bursting with fresh strawberries and tangy lemon, these cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Lemon zest
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined; fold in chopped strawberries.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure fluffy cupcakes.
For variations, try adding other berries or lemon curd filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg