Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Bright, summery cupcakes with lemon zest and real strawberry puree folded through the batter.

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ⅙ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup strawberry puree
• ¼ cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice and strawberry puree, and mix well.
4. Add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until combined.
5. Divide the batter into the liners and bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool completely, then frost as desired.