I have the perfect Strawberry Lemon Spring Cupcakes that are quick and easy to make and so stinkin' cute topped with a Peep. I wanted a lemon cupcake that was topped with a light, sweet strawberry frosting that Riley and her friends at daycare could enjoy with their Bunny Tail Mix Push Pops. Based on her taste testing tonight, I'm absolutely sure these will go over well at daycare.
Strawberry Lemon Spring Cupcakes
Over the weekend I picked up a pack of Jello with the intention of using it to create Strawberry Lemonade cupcakes that would be similar to my Blueberry Lemonade Cupcakes. I quickly changed my mind after a long day at school and a three year old helper that was heavily underfoot. I went a little semi-homemade and used the lemon cake mix from Betty Crocker for the cupcake batter. I then used my Strawberry Jello in my frosting and topped each cupcake with a Peep. The strawberry frosting is the perfect 7 minute frosting and couldn't be easier. You can find the recipe for the frosting here.
I'll be sure to make these cupcakes again, but without the Peep. They'd make a super, simple Strawberry Lemon Cupcake perfect for a bridal or baby shower.
If you're a fan of Peeps and are still looking for a last minute Easter gift, be sure to check out my Popcorn Peeps Ball with free printable tag.
You can also find tons of Spring Dessert inspiration in my 40 Spring Desserts Perfect for Easter.
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Jenny, you're peeps are so cute! Love the strawberry and lemon flavors together. I'm featuring these on my FB page tonight, thanks for sharing at Thursday's Treasures.
Jenna
These sound great and look so cute with the peeps! If you haven't already, would love it if you would link this up to Give Me The Goods Monday: 1 Party, 5 Blogs! http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/04/give-me-goods-monday-linky-party-2.html
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
These look delish, Jenny! I love lemon and strawberry! Great combo!
Shannon at MadiganMade
I love strawberry and lemon together, especially in the springtime! These sound so good!
Donna
My daughter and I made these cupcakes for our church's Easter Breakfast. They were a big hit. Thank you so much for the recipe! Such a great idea.
Jenny Melrose
I'm so glad they worked out Donna. The frosting is kid friendly, but also so light and fluffy that it resembles a meringue.
le chateau des fleurs Isabelle Thornton
Super cute! I would love if you link this tomorrow morning!
XOXO
Isabelle
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses
Those look so great, Jenny! The flavor combination sounds delicious and the colors are so pretty!
Shannah @ Just Us Four
How cute are those cupcakes? They look quite delicious too. I hope you will consider linking it up to the Pinworthy Projects Party over at my blog, Just Us Four.
kelley @ Miss Information
Cute Jenny I'm starting to think you should by stock in Peeps
Natasha
So Sweet Jenny!!
would love it if you could share this on my link party Serenity Saturday that goes live tomorrow morning
Natasha @ Serenity You
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork
SO CUTE!! You have the cutest Easter stuff, Jenny!!
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You're right Jenny! They are stinkin' cute! What little girl wouldn't love to show those off to her friends? For that matter, big girls too ;).
Jenny Melrose
Aww! Thanks so much Doreen. They were a huge hit.
Tanya Schroeder
Love these Jenny! I'm not a fan of peeps, but I AM a huge fan of these cupcakes! Love the color!
Jenny Melrose
Thanks so much Tanya! That means a lot coming from you. I've always admired your recipes. Thanks so much again!
Claire @ A Little Claire-ification
So cute, Jenny! They sound delicious too. Yum! 🙂
Jenny Melrose
Thanks so much Claire. They were so easy to make as well, which is always a plus when your 8 months pregnant and have a 3 year old running around.