Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes, perfect for any spring or summer occasion. These moist cupcakes are filled with luscious lemon curd and topped with a creamy strawberry buttercream, making them a visually stunning treat that will impress your guests. The zesty lemon and sweet strawberry combination creates a refreshing dessert that is both delicious and beautiful. Easy to prepare, these delightful cupcakes are sure to be a hit at parties, picnics, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 C unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 6 Tbsp sour cream
- 1 batch lemon curd
- 1 C unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 C strawberry jam
- 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
- 1 drop red gel food color
- 2 1/2 C powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon curd and chill.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine salt, baking powder, flour, and sour cream until smooth.
- Fill liners 2/3 full; bake for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat butter with strawberry jam and powdered sugar until combined; add food coloring if desired.
- Fill cooled cupcakes with lemon curd and frost as desired; top with fresh strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg