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Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes with Fresh Buttercream Frosting

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Delicate lemon cupcakes studded with fresh strawberries and topped with a smooth strawberry buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in diced strawberries.
  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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