Description

These Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly combines zesty lemon with fresh strawberries. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious, they’re ideal for any gathering or sweet craving.

Ingredients

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1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3-4 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 ¼ cup white sugar
1/2 cup water room temp
1/2 cup greek yogurt full-fat
1 egg room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
a drop of yellow gel food coloring
1 cup salted butter softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
4 tablespoons strawberry jelly
2-3 teaspoons fresh lemons zest
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
a drop of red gel food coloring
2-4 teaspoons whole milk to adjust

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or grease lightly for easy removal.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest, rubbing the zest to release its oils and aroma.
In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
In a medium bowl, blend the vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, water, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Optional: add yellow gel coloring for a sunny hue.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet, stopping as soon as they're just combined with a few lumps.
Fill each muffin liner about three-quarters full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the salted butter until creamy and then gradually add the powdered sugar, strawberry jelly, lemon zest, vanilla, and adjust with milk as needed for desired consistency.
Once frosted, enjoy these delicious cupcakes!

Notes

Ensure ingredients like eggs and yogurt are at room temperature for best mixing results.
Adjust frosting ingredients to taste, adding more milk for a smoother texture or additional powdered sugar for thickness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg