Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325(F) degrees. Place cupcake liners in pan, set aside.

2. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest.

3. In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy, add the sugar and beat until well combined.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beat well until well combined.

5. Add half of the dry ingredient mixture, beat well.

6. Add the milk, beat, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

7. Add remaining dry ingredient mixture.

8. Fold in chopped strawberries.

9. Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

10. Place frosting in a decorator bag and pipe onto cupcakes, decorate with a strawberry, piece of lemon or a little Pink Sugar.

Frosting:

1. Whip the Cream Cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar. Mix in the puree, lemon juice and vanilla. You may need to add more powdered sugar depending on the consistency.

How to Make Strawberry Puree:

1. Chop about 1 cup of fresh strawberries. Place in Food Processor and puree as fine as possible. Then remove and strain. Using the back of a spoon, push strawberries thru strainer, smashing them.