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Celebrate Spring with one of these sweet spring cupcakes. Enjoy delicious flavors, including carrot cake, strawberry, key lime, and more. All these scrumptious recipes come from Taste of Home.  Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes photo credit Taste of Home TOTAL TIME:  Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling  MAKES 2 Dozen Ingredients 1 package white cake mix (regular size) 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup 2% milk 1/3 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice FROSTING: 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup crushed fresh strawberries Additional fresh strawberries Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill prepared cups half full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, i

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