Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

By srumbel

This cupcakes is made from a Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme mix and topped with a homemade strawberry frosting. They’re sweet and tart at the same time. You could top it with blueberry to give it a red white and blue theme for the Fourth of July. Another fun idea is to add the sparkling candles on top.
from apumpkinandaprincess

Ingredients

• Favorite lemon cupcake recipe or mix
• 2 cups strawberries
• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp milk (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1.Puree strawberries in a blender or food processor.
2.Heat pureed strawberries in a saucepan until boiling. Stir often and allow strawberries to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
3.In a stand mixer beat butter until light and fluffy.
4.Add 1 cup of powdered sugar to butter and mix well.
5.Mix in half of the pureed strawberries.
6.Add another cup of powdered sugar and remaining strawberries. Then add the remaining cup of powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
7.If you would like a thinner frosting add 1 tablespoon of milk.