Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

These refreshing cupcakes are a hit whenever i make them. Kids and adults alike love them.

Preheat oven to 350.

Line a muffin tin with paper liners.

In a small bowl , mix together flour , baking powder , and salt.

In a large bowl , whisk together sugar , butter , and egg until smooth.

Add yogurt , lemon zest , lemon juice , and lemon extract.

Beat until smooth.

Add flour and mix just until smooth.

Scoop batter into paper liners.

Bake 22-25 minutes.

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.

Remove from pan and let cool completely on rack before frosting.

For frosting:.

Wash and hull strawberries.

Puree in food processor and set aside.

Add sugar and egg whites into bowl of mixer.

Fit over pan of simmering water.

Whisk constantly , keeping mixture over heat , until it feels hot to the touch , about 3 minutes.

Remove bowl from heat.

Using the whisk attachment on a stand mixer , beat meringue on medium speed until cool , about 5 minutes.

Switch to paddle attachment and add butter , one tablespoon at a time , beating until smooth.

Once all the butter is in , beat on me.

flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, egg, plain yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, fresh strawberries, egg whites, vanilla extract