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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes: Perfect Summer Treat

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
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Brighten your summer with these delightful Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes. Featuring a moist strawberry cake base topped with a zesty lemonade frosting, these cupcakes capture the essence of sunny days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Stir in strawberry puree and additional powdered sugar and lemon juice as needed for desired consistency and flavor.
  12. Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes tender.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice and powdered sugar in the frosting to achieve your preferred tartness and sweetness.

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