Description
Lemon cupcakes are a delightful treat that balance a zesty flavor with a soft, fluffy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (187 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (room temperature)
- 1 cup (226 g or 2 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 Tablespoons milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest in a stand mixer bowl. Rub the zest into the sugar, add the butter, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time until combined. Then pour in the lemon juice.
- Gradually mix in half of the flour mixture. Pour in the milk and mix. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about ¾ full. Bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Beat the butter for the frosting until light and fluffy, then gradually add sifted confectioners’ sugar. Add lemon juice and mix smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with lemon zest.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes airy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg