Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

Ingredients

 Cupcakes

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 stick unsalted butter softened
• 4 egg whites
• 1 tsp lemon extract or lemon juice
• 1 cup milk
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries diced

Frosting

• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 drops red food coloring

Direction

1. Preheat oven to 375 ℉. Line two muffin pans with liners. Set aside.
2. In small bowl whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In mixer add sugar and butter, mix till creamy.
4. Slowly add in egg whites, extract and milk. Mix till incorporated.
5. Slowly add in flour until incorporated.
6. Stir in strawberries.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
8. In mixing bowl add cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whisk together on medium low until completely incorporated. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl half way through mixing.
9. Slowly add in cream. Scrape down sides half way through mixing.
10. Add food coloring.
11. Turn mixer up to medium high and whisk frosting until stiff peaks form.
12. Pipe frosting onto the top of each cupcake.
13. Serve and enjoy!