Strawberries lemonade cupcakes scream summer fun! What better way to celebrate summer than to combine two summer hits and make strawberry lemonade cupcakes.
Our cupcakes are full of fresh strawberries and topped with a tangy lemon buttercream. They are the fluffiest and tastiest cupcakes!
You may want to make a double batch because these go fast!
As we wind down summer dessert week, I realize that strawberries are a favorite of mine! The week began with No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake.It’s such a good cheesecake! I hope you check it out!
A Day at the Beach Cake was next! A fun and festive beach cake that you can go crazy with your imagination to decorate.
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Today, I am sharing one of my kids’ favorite desserts, Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes.
There is both strawberry puree and fresh strawberries in the batter. The family loves the fresh double dose of fresh strawberries!
The strawberry cupcakes are topped with the most decadent and delicious lemon buttercream frosting. The lemon flavor is not overpowering pucker power. The buttercream has the perfect amount of lemon.
The combo of strawberry and lemon make the most enjoyable strawberry lemonade cupcakes ever!
The cupcakes are perfect for any summer party, picnic, baby and bridal showers.
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
To make these yummy cupcakes, I used Sweets & Treats cupcake liners. They have the cutest baking accessories. The yellow striped straws bring home the strawberry lemonade theme of the cupcakes too!
Dixie Crystals Sugar is my go-to sugar for baking.
Adam's Extract has fantastic flavor and I use it all the time. Their vanilla extract went into the batter. Adams lemon extract adds the perfect amount lemon to the buttercream.
Can I make the cupcakes ahead of time?
The cupcakes can be made one day ahead of time. Morning of serving is best.
Can frozen strawberries be used for these cupcakes?
Defrost the strawberries first. Add the juice to the puree.
Will the strawberry lemonade cupcakes freeze well?
The cupcakes can be frozen before frosting. Wrap the cupcakes in plastic wrap and place in freezer-safe bags. They can stay in freezer up to 3 months.
How do I store the cupcakes until ready to eat?
Keep covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
Pro Tips for the Best Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
- Be sure to have soften the butter for both the batter and the frosting.
- Don’t overmix when adding in the flour to ensure a fluffy cupcake
- Be sure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting.
- Use a scoop to fill cupcake liners for even cupcakes
- To check if cupcakes baked completely, use a toothpick to poke center of cupcake.
- The toothpick should come out clean.
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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
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Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
Strawberry Cupcake
- 1 cup Dixie Crystals sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup strawberry puree (recipe below)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup diced strawberries
Lemon Buttercream Frosting
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- â…“ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- ½ lemon, juiced Note 1
- 2-3 Tablespoons milk
Garnish
- Sweets and Treats pink sprinkles
- strawberry and lemon wedge
Strawberry Puree
- 10- 14 fresh strawberries, cut in half
Instructions
Strawberry Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 18 cupcake liners in cupcake tins, set aside.
Dry Ingredients for Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
- In a medium size bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Wet ingredients for Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
- In a large bowl or electric mixer, beat sugar and butter until blended well.
- Add eggs, one at a time.
- Blend in vanilla extract and strawberry puree.
- Fold in half of the flour mixture into the wet ingredients to blend.
- Add in remaining flour mixture. into the strawberry mix to incorporate remaining flour mix.
- Fold in diced strawberries.
- Divide batter evenly between the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 15-24 minutes. Cupcakes are done when toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before icing.
Strawberry Puree
- Add cut strawberries into a blender and mix to puree. Use as directed.
Homemade Lemon Buttercream Frosting
- In a medium bowl, beat confectioner sugar and butter until mixed.
- Add in lemon extract, lemon juice, and 2 Tablespoons milk. Blend until smooth. Add another Tablespoon of milk if needed for consistency to decorate cupcakes. Note 2
- Decorate cupcakes using your favorite decorating tip. Top with strawberries slices, lemon wedges and sprinkles.
- No decorating tip, use a knife to spread frosting on the cupcakes.
NOTES
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
