Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Despite the super moist butter in this recipe these cute little cupcakes are as light as air and perfect for a warm summer night.

cake:
1 box of butter cake mix
1 large or 2 small lemons
1/2 cup sugar

butter cream frosting:
1/2 lb of butter at room temperature
1 lb confectioners sugar
2 tbls sugar
1 pint strawberries
1 tsp vanilla

Follow directions on cake mix adding the zest of 1 large or 2 small lemons. While the cupcakes are baking juice the lemons in a microwave safe bowl, add sugar and microwave till sugar is dissolved, 30-60 seconds. Set aside to cool.
When the cupcakes are done remove them and while still warm drizzle them with the lemon simple syrup mixture. This might take a couple of minutes while the cupcakes slowly absorb the simple syrup.
While the cupcakes are cooling dice the strawberries add them to a colander with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let them drain to remove some of the moisture. Add the butter to the mixer, mix till light and fluffy. Add confectionery sugar slowly till it is fully incorporated. Fold in strawberries and vanilla in and frost cooled cupcakes.