Greek Yogurt Lemon Cupcakes With Fresh Strawberries
If you want a fast, easy, light, fresh, and oh so tasty cupcake this is the recipe for you. I was dying to do some baking, but didn’t know what I wanted. This is the result, and it is a big win in my book. And dang easy too! Gotta love that.
Mini is always better too, except when I eat five seven in one sitting. Not good. But soooo good. I could not help myself. Truly, these little bites of sweetness are that yummy. So don’t make them if you are dieting. They are light, but have a strawberry shortcake like flavor, with lovely hints of lemon. I can’t even explain. Okay, just make them and thank me!
Because I topped them with fresh strawberry glaze, I waited until just before serving to top them, as I didn’t want them to get soggy at all.
Lemon and Strawberry are a winning combo, so be sure to try:
- Strawberry Lemonade Slush
- Lemon Curd and Strawberry Tarts in a Sugar Cookie Cup
- Lemon, Blueberry Acai Shortbread Tarts
- Lemon Glazed Shortbread
Greek Yogurt Lemon Cupcakes with fresh strawberry glaze
Ingredients
- 1 vanilla cake mix
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 eggs large
Strawberry Glaze
- 10 fresh strawberries hulled
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbs Lemon zest
Instructions
- Beat together cake mix, oil, sugar, and plain Greek Yogurt for about 3 minutes.
- Add in eggs, one at a time. Beat well between each egg (This will make it lighter and fluffier)
- Line mini muffin pan with liners
- Fill cups 3/4 full
- Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and cool
- Smash/blend strawberries, lemon zest, and powdered sugar together to create glaze.
Just before serving:
- Top with the fresh strawberries and serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Robyn says
Hi there, Rachael,
It seems that we both have the same philosophy about cooking! Quick, easy, healthy – love it! These cupcakes look yummy too and I agree – sometimes a little treat is in order.
So happy to find your blog. I’m a new follower. Thanks for visiting
Rachael says
Thanks for stopping by, and for letting me know about my email subscription problem 🙁 working on it now! Eek. I enjoyed your site as well.
stellakinnaird says
Rachel – these look absolutely delicious
Rachael says
Thank you! And thanks for stopping by.
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day! Looks moist and yum!
Thanks for sharing at our Foodie Friends Friday St Patrick’s Day Green Recipes Party!
Cheers! Joanne
Rachael says
Thanks for stopping by!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These are like little bites of pure bliss Rachael! Perfection!
Rachael says
I could not agree more. I have made them 3 times now. Thank you so much!
Alexis @ We Like to Learn as We Go says
Wow this sounds amazing! I love lemon and strawberry together! I’m featuring this at my link party tonight and pinning!
catapultsis.com says
Strawberries contain lots of water, which they release into the batter as the cupcakes sit in the oven, and that extra moisture slows down the baking process.