Strawberry Cupcakes with Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Icing

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Strawberry Cupcakes with Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Icing

Strawberry Cupcakes with Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Icing
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    14 People
  • VIEWS
    85

Delight in the taste of summer with these moist strawberry cupcakes, crowned with a tangy lemon zest cream cheese icing. A burst of fruity sweetness meets a citrusy zing in every bite!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    61 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    291 mg
  • Sugar
    37 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 14 cupcake cups with paper liners.

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02 Step

Recipe View 10 mins To make strawberry puree, pulse frozen strawberries in blender or food processor until evenly chopped. Add 2 tablespoons water, honey, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and sugar. Blend until smooth.

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Beat cake mix, 1 cup water, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened; increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Beat lemon zest into batter. Fill prepared cupcake cups 2/3 full. Drop a spoonful of strawberry puree into the center of each portion of cupcake batter.

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04 Step

Recipe View 50 mins Bake cupcakes in preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 18 to 22 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean. Let cupcakes cool for at least 30 minutes.

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05 Step

Recipe View 10 mins To make icing, place cream cheese and butter in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in confectioners' sugar; blend in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Refrigerate icing until cupcakes are cool enough to frost. Frost cooled cupcakes with icing.

For a more intense strawberry flavor, consider using freeze-dried strawberry powder in the cake batter.
Ensure your cream cheese and butter are truly softened for a smooth, lump-free icing.
Don't overfill the cupcake liners; 2/3 full is ideal to prevent overflow during baking.

Garry Okeefe

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 28 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Sydnie Labadie

    Feb 15, 2025

    These cupcakes were a hit at our bake sale! The lemon zest icing is a game-changer.

  • Karina Oconnell

    Nov 2, 2024

    I added a pinch of salt to the icing to balance the sweetness, and it was perfect!

  • Kody Donnelly

    Oct 21, 2024

    My kids loved helping me make these. The strawberry puree swirl is such a fun touch!

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