Indulge in the refreshing taste of Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, a delightful summer treat that perfectly balances zesty lemon and sweet strawberry flavors.
Author:Angela
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:Approximately 12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
4 oz unsalted butter (softened)
Freeze-dried strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, oil, lemon juice, milk, and lemon zest until smooth.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cooling before frosting with strawberry cream cheese frosting.