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🍓🍋 Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe
Bursting with sunshine in every bite!
📝 Introduction
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes combine two of the most beloved summer flavors into one sweet treat. These cupcakes are soft and fluffy with a strawberry base, filled with a zesty lemon curd, and topped with a dreamy swirl of strawberry and lemon buttercream. They’re perfect for picnics, parties, birthdays, and bake sales — and will instantly transport you to a sunny afternoon sipping a glass of strawberry lemonade.
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📜 History & Formation
The idea of combining strawberry and lemon dates back to early American lemonade stands in the 1800s. Strawberry lemonade became a staple due to its balance of tart and sweet, and its popularity later inspired bakers to blend these flavors into cakes and pastries. Cupcakes, which originated in the 18th century, became a natural vessel for creative flavor pairings. Today, Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are a modern twist on nostalgic flavors — bright, cheerful, and fun to make.
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🍰 Ingredients
For the Strawberry Cupcakes:
1 box strawberry cake mix
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
For the Lemon Filling (Lemon Curd):
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
For the Swirled Strawberry Lemonade Buttercream:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Yellow and pink gel food coloring (optional)
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👩🍳 Instructions & Methods
🔹 Step 1: Bake the Cupcakes
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 24 cupcake tins with liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs.
3. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
4. Fill each liner 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool completely before filling.
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🔹 Step 2: Make the Lemon Filling (Lemon Curd)
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, and egg yolks.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
3. Remove from heat and stir in butter cubes until smooth.
4. Transfer to a bowl and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
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🔹 Step 3: Core and Fill the Cupcakes
1. Use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake.
2. Spoon or pipe the chilled lemon curd into the hole.
3. Replace the top portion if desired.
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🔹 Step 4: Make the Swirled Buttercream
1. Beat softened butter until fluffy.
2. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in cream and vanilla.
3. Divide frosting in half.
To one half: Add lemon juice + yellow food coloring.
To the other half: Add strawberry powder + pink food coloring.
4. In a piping bag fitted with a star tip, spoon each frosting into separate sides of the bag to create a swirl effect.
5. Pipe beautiful swirls onto each cupcake.
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❤️ Lovers of These Cupcakes Say…
“Tastes like summer in every bite!”
“Perfect balance of fruity and tangy.”
“The lemon curd surprise inside is a game-changer!”
“My kids said it tastes like strawberry lemonade in cake form!”
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🧁 Conclusion
These Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are not only a treat for the tastebuds but a joy to make and share. They bring smiles to every occasion — whether you’re hosting a baby shower, celebrating a birthday, or just craving something sweet and bright.
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💡 Extra Tips for Lovers & Bakers
Add crushed freeze-dried strawberries into the batter for real fruit flavor.
Make mini versions for parties!
Use store-bought lemon curd to save time.
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