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.
Strawberry Cupcakes with Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Icing
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING14 People
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VIEWS85
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
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Carbohydrate51 g
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Cholesterol61 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium291 mg
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Sugar37 g
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Sydnie Labadie
Feb 15, 2025These cupcakes were a hit at our bake sale! The lemon zest icing is a game-changer.
Karina Oconnell
Nov 2, 2024I added a pinch of salt to the icing to balance the sweetness, and it was perfect!
Kody Donnelly
Oct 21, 2024My kids loved helping me make these. The strawberry puree swirl is such a fun touch!