I have a confession…cupcakes are my favorite dessert! Naturally as I was developing the menu for my Rose Soiree party (read more about the party here) back in June I decided to make these Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes and they were a hit. They taste like an ice cold refreshing glass of strawberry lemonade but in cupcake form…let that sink in! The best part about this recipe is that it is semi homemade. It utilizes boxed cake mix with some additions that make them so delicious that your guests will never know! Give these a try and I promise you won’t regret it.

INGREDIENTS

1 box Duncan Hines White Cake Mix

1 cup water

3 Large Eggs

1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil

Zest and Juice of one large Lemon

Fresh strawberries thinly sliced for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the cake box instructions for cupcakes. During the “BLEND” step, add the lemon juice and zest.

During The “POUR” step, line cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Pour batter 3/4 of the way full in each.

Lemon Glaze Icing

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups of confectioners sugar

• 1/4 cup of lemon juice

• the zest of one lemon (or more!)

• 1 tsp of salted butter

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated

ASSEMBLING THE CUPCAKES

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled drizzle them with a layer of glaze. Add a slice of strawberry to each cupcake. Add another layer of glaze and serve.