Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes Sally's Baking Addiction
Are you looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert to impress your guests? Look no further than Sally's Baking Addiction's Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes! This delightful treat combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the tanginess of lemons for a flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
Before you get started, gather these ingredients:
- 1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Be sure to have all of your ingredients at room temperature before you begin to ensure the cupcakes bake evenly.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well-combined.
4. Add the egg and whisk until fully incorporated.
5. Add the lemon juice and whisk until fully incorporated.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam.
8. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
10. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before adding frosting.
Frosting
For the frosting, you will need:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the lemon juice and vanilla extract, until fully combined.
3. Fold in the diced strawberries.
4. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost each one generously with the frosting.
Conclusion
These Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion, from a summertime barbecue to a fancy dinner party. With their sweet and tangy flavor, they are sure to impress everyone who tries them. So why not give Sally's Baking Addiction's recipe a try and see for yourself just how delicious they can be?
