These cupcakes taste WONDERFUL! The batch makes 10, but you’ll want more — I recommend doubling the ingredients to make 20 or more. Soft, fluffy, and moist, these cupcakes melt in your mouth with bursts of fresh strawberry flavor and a faint lemon taste. Add a bit more lemon juice to the frosting if you want a stronger lemonade flavor. Perfect for summer!
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Method: Bake
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup buttermilk
¼ tsp baking soda
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp instant pink lemonade mix (e.g., Country Time)
4 large strawberries, carefully diced
Frosting:
8 oz cold cream cheese
1 stick butter, firm but not cold
½ tsp salt
1 lb powdered sugar, sifted
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Pink food coloring to your liking (e.g., McCormick neon colors)
How to Make Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
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