Photo: Alexander Maasch
Strawberry Cupcakes with Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Icing
19 ingredients
25 min + 20 min
14 cupcakes
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"This was an experiment gone amazing! My seven-year-old and I baked these and agree that they are the best cupcakes. It's a simple strawberry cake mix with a little extra zest."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
584
Calories
10g
Protein
41g
Fat
48g
Carbs
Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Strawberry | 1 cup (152g) | 49 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Cake | not in our table | 0 |
| Icing | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Puree:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- Cupcake Batter:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Icing:
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
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