Lemony Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- STRAWBERRY FROSTING
- 1/2 cup whole strawberries,
- washed and stemmed
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter,
- firm and slightly cold
- Pinch of salt
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl,
- mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a KitchenAid(R) Stand Mixer, on
- medium-high speed, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs until
- incorporated. Add yogurt, lemon zest, juice and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Slowly
- add flour and mix just until smooth. Scoop batter into paper liners. Bake for
- about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool
- completely on rack before frosting.
- Place the strawberries in a food processor and puree well. In the bowl of the
- KitchenAid(R) Stand Mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter
- and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce mixer speed and slowly
- add confectioners' sugar; beat until well combined. Add vanilla and 3 tablespoons
- strawberry puree. Mix until just blended. Frosting consistency should be
- dense and creamy.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/lemony-cupcakes-with-strawberry-frosting-51253801 (may not work)