Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes: Tangy lemon cupcakes topped with a creamy strawberry buttercream. Your favorite summer drink, in cupcake form!
Servings 24 Cupcakes
Calories 268kcal
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 Box White Cake Mix
- ⅓ Cup Butter Melted
- 3 Eggs
- Zest of 2 Lemons
- ¼ Cup Lemon Juice Freshly Squeezed
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- ½ Cup Whole Milk
For the Strawberry Lemonade Frosting
- 1 Cup Butter Softened
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice Freshly Squeezed
- 4 Tablespoons Strawberry Jam
- 3-4 Cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
For the Lemonade Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Fill cupcake liners ~⅔ of the way full. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the Strawberry Lemonade Frosting
- In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, and strawberry jam.
- Gradually add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Spread or pipe onto cupcakes. Garnish with slice strawberries, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.6mg