Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart. These moist lemon cupcakes are filled with luscious lemon curd and topped with creamy strawberry buttercream, creating an irresistible dessert that’s perfect for any spring or summer gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 drop red gel food color
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare lemon curd in advance and keep chilled.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in salt and baking powder, then gradually incorporate flour and sour cream until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat softened butter with strawberry jam; add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Core cooled cupcakes and fill with chilled lemon curd; frost with strawberry buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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