Lemon Cupcakes Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these zesty and moist Lemon Cupcakes topped with a creamy lemon frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are bursting with citrus flavor and are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Lemon Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a cupcake pan with liners. Whisk dry ingredients together. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest. Combine milk and lemon juice. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to butter mixture. Bake for 17-19 minutes.
- Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add confectioner’s sugar, then whip until fluffy. Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. Frost cupcakes and serve.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a little lemon extract to the batter.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Lemon Cupcakes, Citrus Dessert, Lemon Frosting, Cupcake Recipe
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