Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

These Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are a burst of sweet and tangy flavors. The strawberry puree and lemonade concentrate give them a refreshing twist, making them perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1 cup strawberries, pureed
• 1/2 cup lemonade concentrate
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• Yellow food coloring optional
• Strawberry slices and lemon zest for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners

In a mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, strawberry puree, lemonade concentrate, vegetable oil, eggs, and lemon zest

Mix until well combined

Stir in the buttermilk and finely chopped strawberries

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup powdered sugar with the strawberries to create a strawberry glaze

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk

Add yellow food coloring if desired for a lemony color

Pipe or spread the lemon buttercream frosting onto the cupcakes once the strawberry glaze has set

Garnish with strawberry slices and lemon zest

Serve and enjoy your delightful Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes