LEMON CUPCAKES WITH STRAWBERRY FROSTING

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I sometimes call these my Triple Lemon Whammy cupcakes because they take full advantage of vibrant citrus flavor. A healthy dollop of strawberry jam in the frosting along fresh strawberries really puts this dessert over the top! - Emma Sisk, Plymouth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1/4 cup lemon curd
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup seedless strawberry jam
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, decreasing water by 1 tablespoon and adding lemon curd, lemon juice and lemon zest before mixing batter. Fill prepared cups about two-thirds full. Bake and cool cupcakes as package directs., In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, jam and milk until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes; top with strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Fay Aguon
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I love the way the lemon and strawberry flavors complement each other in these cupcakes. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Saimon Frames
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Cesar gutierrez
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These cupcakes are the perfect way to use up leftover strawberries. They're also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Thembelani Tyete
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.


Zakir Tanha Tangi
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party or potluck. They're also really easy to decorate.


Aysha Shaa
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries.


Kharianwalia Official
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the frosting is to die for.


Halison Dalo
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These cupcakes are the perfect way to use up leftover strawberries. They're also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Geek Gamerz
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.


Deneth Abeysinghe
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party or potluck. They're also really easy to decorate.


Kayz Nash
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries.


Princess Atem
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I love the way the lemon and strawberry flavors complement each other in these cupcakes. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


basajjatebagererwanzaalo Ssenoga
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


M R Parvacs
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Farman Awan
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These cupcakes are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the strawberry frosting is to die for.


Smart Boyz
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these cupcakes were amazing! The frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.


allan Gaming
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out great. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries.


Natasha Campbell
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The frosting was especially delicious.


MD.ANWARUL ISLAM
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The lemon and strawberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.